How many days until Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Egypt?
Christmas Day (Orthodox) (عيد الميلاد المجيد) is a nationwide public holiday in Egypt. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Christmas Day (Orthodox) dates in Egypt
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 7 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 7 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Day (Orthodox)
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Belarus, Ethiopia, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Russia.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Egypt?
Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 and Thursday, 7 January 2027.
Is Christmas Day (Orthodox) a nationwide public holiday in Egypt?
Yes, Christmas Day (Orthodox) is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Day (Orthodox) fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Day (Orthodox) falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Egypt comes after Christmas Day (Orthodox)?
The next one is Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day on Monday, 25 January 2027.
How many days until Christmas Day (Orthodox)?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Egypt holidays
- Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
- Easter Monday
- Sinai Liberation Day
- Labour Day
- Eid Al-Adha
- Islamic New Year
- June 30 Revolution
- Revolution Day
- Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- Armed Forces Day
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