Egypt declares Thursday holiday for public employees to mark 23 July Revolution anniversary

CAIRO – 17 July 2025: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced that Thursday, 24 July, will be a paid holiday for public employees in celebration of the anniversary of the 23 July 1952 Revolution.

Employees will have this holiday on Thursday instead of Wednesday, enjoying a long, uninterrupted weekend.

The holiday applies to workers in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, as well as companies in the public and public business sectors.

The 23 July Revolution was led by the Free Officers Movement headed by Mohamed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser—who later became presidents.

This historic revolution garnered significant public support, resulting in the overthrow of King Farouk and the end of Mohamed Ali Dynasty that ruled Egypt since the eighties, hence ending the monarchy and leading to Egypt’s declaration as a republic.