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Life & Style
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Style
8/30/2026 8:22:57 PM
Egypt’s summer holidays are becoming harder to afford for many families, while the growing divide between luxury North Coast resorts and more accessible destinations is fuelling debates over money, status and social norms.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Entre nous
8/25/2026 5:23:37 PM
Preparing children for school is not about abruptly ending the freedom of summer. It is about gradually rebuilding structure while preserving some of the joy and flexibility that made the holidays special.
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Business
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Economy
8/19/2026 1:04:01 PM
All banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, 27 August, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Wednesday.
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Egypt
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Society
8/17/2026 10:36:00 PM
Thursday, August 27, will be an official paid public holiday in Egypt to mark Moulid El-Nabi, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a decision issued Monday.
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Egypt
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Society
7/20/2026 10:54:59 AM
Egypt’s private-sector employees will receive a fully paid public holiday on Thursday, 23 July, to mark the anniversary of the 1952 Revolution, Minister of Labour Hassan Raddad announced on Monday.
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Egypt
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Society
7/14/2026 5:08:14 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has declared Thursday, 23 July 2026, an official paid holiday to mark the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution.
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War on Gaza
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War on Gaza
7/13/2026 9:19:29 PM
Support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritise other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
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World
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International
6/30/2026 9:17:42 PM
Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend.
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World Cup 2026
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News
6/26/2026 4:27:32 PM
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Egypt
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Society
6/25/2026 4:19:44 PM
Egypt’s private-sector workers will receive an official paid holiday on Thursday, 2 July 2026, to mark the anniversary of the 30 June Revolution, instead of Tuesday, 30 June, the Ministry of Labour said.
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Egypt
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Society
6/23/2026 4:10:00 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has designated Thursday, 2 July 2026, an official paid holiday to mark the anniversary of the 30 June Revolution, instead of Tuesday, 30 June, according to a cabinet statement.
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Egypt
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Society
6/8/2026 9:39:20 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decree declaring Thursday, 18 June, a paid official holiday for public and private sector employees on the occasion of the Hijri New Year.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Entre nous
6/2/2026 6:42:09 PM
Holidays are often painted as the happiest time of the year filled with celebrations, family gatherings, travel, and special moments. Yet once the excitement fades and routines slowly return, many people experience what is commonly known as the "holiday blues."
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Living
6/2/2026 6:37:10 PM
Amira Hisham explores how summer camps are helping parents keep children engaged in safe and stimulating environments during the school holidays
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Egypt
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Society
5/26/2026 3:37:11 PM
Egyptian authorities intensified nationwide preparations ahead of Wednesday’s Eid Al-Adha prayers and holiday celebrations, with the Ministry of Endowments allocating nearly 6,847 prayer grounds across the country and the Ministry of Agriculture announcing the full readiness of 497 government slaughterhouses to receive sacrificial animals free of charge during the holiday.
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Business
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Economy
5/25/2026 3:12:33 PM
Egyptian lawmaker Ashraf Saad Soliman has submitted an urgent statement to parliament calling on the prime minister and central bank governor to address a reported cash shortage at ATMs ahead of the Eid Al-Adha holiday.
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Egypt
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Society
5/25/2026 2:34:27 PM
Egyptian authorities have raised preparedness levels nationwide ahead of Eid Al-Adha, activating emergency operations rooms, tightening market and food inspections, and expanding social support and relief services to ensure public safety and uninterrupted services during the holiday, officials said on Monday.
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Egypt
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Society
5/25/2026 12:20:32 PM
Egypt is expected to see mostly stable weather conditions during the Eid Al-Adha holiday period, with hot weather in Cairo and the Nile Delta, milder temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and intense heat in the south, according to forecasts issued by the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
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Life & Style
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Style
5/24/2026 1:56:05 PM
Beyond prayers and family gatherings, Eid Al-Adha is increasingly becoming a season for personalised gifts and interactive activities as Egyptian families search for new ways to celebrate the holiday.
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Business
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Economy
5/19/2026 9:51:07 PM
Egypt’s banks will close for six days starting Tuesday, 26 May, for the Eid Al-Adha holiday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said in a statement.
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