Activists Cry Foul as Egypt Shifts 25 Jan. Holiday to Police Day

Activists cry foul as Egypt shifts 25 Jan. holiday to Police Day

There is desperation among activists in Egypt over a recent government decision to change the official dates of the 25 January Revolution and National Police Day. The decision, taken by the Egyptian prime minister on 18 January, moves the holiday from Sunday, 25 January, to Thursday, 29 January (marking Police Day). It ostensibly aims to offer civil servants and private-sector workers longer paid holidays by allowing them to stay at home on Thur…

Egypt decides on date of January 25th holiday

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree declaring Thursday, January 29, 2026, a paid public holiday instead of Sunday, January 25, 2026, in observance of the anniversary of the January 25th Revolution and Police Day. The holiday applies to employees of ministries, government departments, public authorities, local government units, public sector companies, public business sector companies, and private sector companies. A cabinet …