Police Day
Committees formed by the Community Protection Sector reviewed inmates’ files nationwide to determine those eligible for the pardon. The review resulted in the inclusion of 2,520 inmates who met the established criteria.
Marking the anniversary of Police Day, Egypt’s First Lady Entissar El-Sisi paid tribute to the country’s police forces, praising their dedication and sacrifices in safeguarding national security and stability.
Police Day marks Ismailia 1952 and honors police sacrifices that protect Egypt’s security, stability, and progress.
Egypt marks Police Day, honoring Ismailia 1952 and police sacrifices that safeguard stability and progress.
The decision stipulates that the holiday on Thursday, January 29, 2026, shall replace Sunday, January 25, 2026.
“On the Police Day, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the brave policemen, Egypt's shield and its guardians. Your sacrifices stand as a beacon of security and stability. May you always remain a source of honor and pride for the nation,” the First Lady said on her official Facebook page.
“Their noble blood is a testament to their courage and valor in confronting the enemies and terrorists, the enemies of our nation and the faith,” the president stressed.
“This year's celebration comes at a time when the world, and our region in particular, is grappling with unprecedented conflicts and challenges that devastate nations and undermine the potential of their peoples,” Sisi stated.
Sisi highlighted the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza as a testament to Egypt's diligent efforts alongside its partners to renounce violence and pursue peace.
Police Day commemorates resistance by Egyptian police to British occupation forces in Ismailia in 1952, which resulted in the death of dozens of police officers.
The defense minister praised the heroic battle of Ismailia in 1952, as it reflected cooperation and solidarity of the Egyptian people with the police in their fight against terrorism and crime plots.
“On the occasion of celebrating the Police Day, I would like to greet the Egyptian people. This day is a reminder of the glory and heroism of its men,” the First Lady said.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that the Egypt is intensifying its efforts to achieve ceasefire in Gaza Strip, release hostages, and begin the reconstruction.
The president said that there was a need for a “thorough national dialogue” on the Egyptian economy.
President Sisi highlighted that the complicated international and regional circumstances imposed major economic challenges to Egypt.
Last week, the Egyptian Official Gazette published Presidential Decree No. 1 of 2024, concerning the pardon of the remainder of the sentence for some convicts on the occasion of Police Day and the January 25 Revolution, which fell on January 25, 2024.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced next Thursday a paid holiday for public and private sector employees to mark the anniversary of the 25 January, 2011 Revolution and Police Day.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi denied on Monday all rumors that claimed that the harsh economic conditions the country is facing is a result of miscalculation or wasting the state’s money in an uneeded projects.
January 26 will be off instead of January 25, which falls on Wednesday.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered pardoning a number of convicts on the occasion of the Police Day and the 25th of January Revolution.
