Luxor exempted from government’s decree on early closure of public, tourist shops

CAIRO – 27 March 2026: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decision exempting Luxor Governorate from the regulated opening and closing hours for public shops and tourist establishments, which take effect at 9:00 p.m., the governorate announced in a statement.

The decision, aimed at supporting tourism in Luxor Governorate, will be implemented for one month starting Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a decree outlining the legal mechanisms for the early closure of shops, malls, and restaurants. Under the new regulations, these establishments will close to the public at 9:00 PM.

However, the decree does not apply to licensed tourist restaurants and cafeterias located within airports, seaports, land ports, and train stations. Establishments located within or attached to hotels are also exempt from these specific closing hours.

The decree further stipulates that these restrictions shall not apply to public or tourist establishments located in the governorates of South Sinai, Luxor, and Aswan. Similarly, the cities of Hurghada and Marsa Alam in the Red Sea Governorate are exempt, as are establishments located on the Nile River within the governorates of Cairo and Giza.