Offices
Standard office hours for commercial businesses, tech companies, and professional services.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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9:00 AM
Monday, August 3
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Today's schedule
Banks
Operating hours for retail bank branches, customer desks, and financial centers.
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Operating schedule for public administrative services, ministries, and municipal offices.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Opening times for shopping malls, boutiques, high street stores, and traditional markets.
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
General service hours for restaurants, street eateries, cafes, and late-night venues.
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Standard office hours for commercial businesses, tech companies, and professional services. End of local corporate workweek.
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Monday, Aug 3
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Egypt
07 Jan Christmas Day (Orthodox)عيد الميلاد المجيد Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Jan Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Dayعيد الثورة 25 يناير Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Apr Sinai Liberation Dayعيد تحرير سيناء Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Dayعيد العمال Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Jul June 30 Revolutionثورة 30 يونيو Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Jul Revolution Dayعيد ثورة 23 يوليو Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Oct Armed Forces Dayعيد القوات المسلحة 64 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Sunday–Thursday Workweek
Egypt observes a Sunday through Thursday workweek for government offices, banks, and corporate entities. Friday and Saturday form the official weekend rest days.
Friday Prayer Pause
On Fridays, many retail shops and local businesses close temporarily around noon for Friday congregational prayers, reopening by mid-afternoon.
Ramadan & Holiday Adjustments
During Ramadan, official working hours are shortened across public and private sectors. Government and bank service windows typically compress to 10:00–14:00.
Banking Service Operations
Standard public banking counters close by 15:00. However, select branches located in major shopping malls or international hotels offer extended evening and weekend hours.
Late Night Retail & Dining
Malls, retail boutiques, cafes, and restaurants operate seven days a week and frequently stay open late into the evening, with delivery services running around the clock.