Red Sea Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Red Sea?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Red Sea mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Red Sea?

Red Sea observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Egypt nationally, since Red Sea doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Red Sea, Egypt

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Red Sea, Egypt. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Red Sea.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Red Sea observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Red Sea, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Revolution Day on July 23) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Red Sea, Egypt

This is Egypt's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Egypt's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Red Sea and the rest of Egypt, not a separate Red Sea-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Red Sea

These are Egypt's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Egypt's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Egypt, including Red Sea. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Revolution Day	July 23	National Holiday	Full Official Closure (Banks & Public Administration)	www.egypt.gov.eg
Armed Forces Day	October 6	National Holiday	Full Official Closure	www.egypt.gov.eg

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Red Sea

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Armed Forces Day	Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend
Revolution Day	Fri, Jul 23, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Red Sea

Public holiday schedules in Red Sea combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Red Sea observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Red Sea, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Red Sea's capital, Hurghada observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Red Sea.

Frequently Asked Questions — Red Sea Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Red Sea?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Red Sea mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Red Sea?

Red Sea observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Egypt nationally, since Red Sea doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Red Sea?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Red Sea.

Do public holidays in Red Sea differ from the rest of Egypt?

No — public holidays in Egypt are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Red Sea observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Red Sea-specific reference, not because Red Sea has its own separate holiday list.

Does Hurghada, Red Sea's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Hurghada observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Red Sea and Egypt. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Red Sea's public holiday dates?

Red Sea's public holidays are mandated by Egypt's national statutory framework, published via www.egypt.gov.eg — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.