File Photo: Egyptian families picnic on the bank of the river Nile, in Qanater al-Khayreya town north of the capital, during the Pharaonic holiday of Sham al-Nessim that marks the start of spring. AFP
The decision applies to workers covered by Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 and is in line with Article 129 of the law and Ministerial Decree No. 294 of 2025, which regulates official holidays.
The ministry said employers may require staff to work on the day if necessary, provided employees receive double pay in addition to their daily wage or are granted a compensatory day off upon written request.
A circular has been issued to labour directorates nationwide to ensure the decision is implemented across workplaces and production sites.
Minister El-Raddad extended his congratulations to Egyptian workers on the occasion, wishing them continued success and the country further progress and stability.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly had already designated Monday, 13 April, as an official paid holiday for public-sector employees, including ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, and state-owned companies, according to a cabinet statement.
The decision also applies to public business-sector firms and aligns with the government’s annual holiday calendar, which typically standardizes observance across both the public and private sectors.
Sham El-Nessim, one of Egypt’s oldest national holidays, is celebrated by Egyptians of all backgrounds to mark the arrival of spring and is traditionally observed on the Monday following Coptic Easter.
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