Extending the Eid leave… Are Wednesday and Thursday new holidays for employees, banks and schools after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday?

Extending the Eid vacation. During the coming period or starting today, the majority of employees in Egypt are looking for vacation dates that follow Eid Al-Fitr, which came to us on Friday, April 21.

They are also looking for holiday dates that come during the month of April. We remind everyone of the importance of adhering to the specified dates for returning to work or school and adhering to the precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of the new Corona virus and maintain public safety.

Extending the Eid leave: two additional days for employees

There is no new leave for employees, banks and schools in Egypt on Wednesday and Thursday after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, as employees get an official leave that ends on Tuesday, and work resumes starting from Wednesday and Thursday.

Are Wednesday and Thursday new holidays for employees, banks and schools after the Eid al-Fitr holiday?

And employees in Egypt will get a new leave during Friday and Saturday, bringing the number of days of Eid Al-Fitr leave in Egypt to eight days. Everyone must adhere to the specified dates and follow the precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of the new Corona virus and maintain public safety.

Eid Al-Fitr holiday in Egypt 2023 astronomically

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, announced a decision to specify a period of paid official leave for workers in ministries, government agencies, public bodies, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies, on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day.

This leave will start from Thursday, April 20, and will continue until Tuesday, April 25. The Prime Minister calls on everyone to adhere to the precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of the new Corona virus and to maintain public safety during this period.