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2026 market holidays

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EGX (Egyptian Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has 16 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 16 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. Regular trading runs 10:00–14:30 GMT+2, Sunday – Thursday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 16
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Apr12
Coptic Easter
Mon · 2027 · market closed all day
Apr13
Sham El Nessim
Tue · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule16 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 25, 2026Sunday	Revolution Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20263 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid al-Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 21, 2026Saturday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 22, 2026Sunday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20263 full closures
Apr 12, 2026Sunday	Coptic Easter	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 13, 2026Monday	Sham El Nessim	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 25, 2026Saturday	Sinai Liberation Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20264 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 28, 2026Thursday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2026Friday	Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20261 full closure
Jun 16, 2026Tuesday	Islamic New Year (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 23, 2026Thursday	Revolution Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 26, 2026Wednesday	Prophet's Birthday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 6, 2026Tuesday	Armed Forces Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 EGX Holidays

2026 Egyptian Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About EGX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 14:30 (Africa/Cairo)

Country: Egypt

Time Zone: Africa/Cairo

Currency: EGP

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EGX closed on weekends?

Yes, EGX is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.

Does EGX close for lunch?

No, EGX does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.