Labor Day
The Ministry of Labor announced that Thursday, May 7, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees on the occasion of Labor Day, instead of Friday, May 1, 2026.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has approved Thursday, May 7, 2026, as an official paid holiday for all state employees in observance of Labor Day, replacing Friday, May 1.
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, has extended his sincere congratulations to Egypt’s dedicated workforce on the occasion of Labor Day, observed annually on May 1st. The Grand Imam expressed his deep appreciation for the vital contributions and tireless efforts of workers in driving the nation’s progress.
El-Sisi unveiled the measures during a Labor Day celebration held at the headquarters of the National Egyptian Railway Industries Company (NERIC) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, east of Port Said.
The decision applies to employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies, the Cabinet said on Wednesday.
This took place on Saturday during the Labor Day celebration in Suez Governorate.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi arrived at the venue of the Labor Day celebration in Suez Governorate.
Egyptian Minister of Labor, Mohammad Gebran, announced Monday, that Thursday, May 1, 2025, will be an official paid holiday on the occasion of Labor Day for private sector workers subject to the provisions of the Labor Law.
President El-Sisi also honored a number of skilled workers on Labor Day and witnessed, via video conference, some projects supported by the Ebda (Start) initiative.
Egypt’s First Lady Intisar al Sisi greeted on Monday Egyptians on Labor Day.
During the Egyptian ‘Labor Day’ celebration, President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, on Monday ordered Establishing an emergency fund for irregular workers.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnesses on Monday the ‘Labor Day’ celebration in Sharkia governorate at the sugar factory.
Egypt’s Manpower Minister Hassan Shehata announced that next Thursday, 4 May, will be a paid day off for the private sector employees on the occasion of Labor Day.
The Central Bank said that work in banks will resume on the morning of Sunday, May 7.
First Lady Intissar al-Sisi extended greetings to Egyptian workers on Sunday marking the country's Labor Day.
The president added that Egypt celebrates Labor Day with the aim to learn about the progress made by loyal workers in building the new republic.
The world celebrates May 1 of every year as International Workers' Day.
Egypt’s Cabinet announced that Monday, April 25, will be an official paid holiday on the occasion of ‘Sham El-Nessim’ and Sinai Liberation Day.
The General Federation of Egyptian Trade Unions prized in a Saturday statement Egypt’s handling of the Liby issue and deciding to allow Egyptian workers to return to Libya.
President Sisi called upon the Egyptians to train on and indulged in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, and automation.
