Monday paid holiday in Egypt for Sham El-Nessim: PM

Ahram Online , Thursday 6 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Wednesday that Monday 17 April is an official paid holiday to celebrate Sham El-Nessim.

Cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in the cabinet weekly meeting at the New Administrative Capital. Photo : Egyptian Cabinet.

 

According to the official statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet on Wednesday, the holiday applies to employees working in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, private sector companies and public business sector companies.

Sham-El-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian festival that takes place in the same breath as Easter, falling on the day after Easter Sunday each year.

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