The second – largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is a major economic center in Egypt and one of the oldest cities in the country. For this, Alexandria is an important industrial center and remains an important tourist destination.
Public holidays in Alexandria are a mixture of religious (Christian/Muslim) holidays and national holidays.
Jun 30Revolution Day
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year Day |
| Jan 7 | Coptic Christmas Day |
| Jan 25 | Revolution Day |
| Mar 20 -22 | End of Ramadan |
| Apr 12 | Coptic Easter Sunday |
| Apr 13 | Sham El Nessim |
| Apr 25 | Sinai Liberation Day |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 27 – 29 | Eid Al Adha |
Christmas
Christmas is the day that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Coptic Calendar. This holiday is celebrated by Coptic Christians in Alexandria.
Revolution Day
A national holiday in Alexandria, this holiday marks the start of the Egyptian revolution of 2011. The Egyptians protest the 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak.
National Police Day
The National Police Day celebrates the anniversary of Police officers resistance against the British Army in 1952. This was during the period in the colonial era. This is also another national holiday in Alexandria.
Sinai Liberation Day
The Sinai Liberation Day celebrates the Israeli military forces withdrew from the Sinai Peninsula in 1982.
Revolution Day 2013
The Revolution Day 2013 celebrates the Egyptian protests in June 2013, ousting then-president Mohamed Morsi.
Revolution Day
Revolution Day is a holiday that is also considered the National Day of Egypt. This led to the declaration of the Modern Republic of Egypt in 1952.
Armed Forces Day
The Armed Forces Day commemorates the success of military in the October War, which liberated Sinai from occupation.
Sham El Nessim (Spring Festival)
This is the Monday after Easter and is celebrated by Christians in Alexandria.
Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year is the first day of the Year according to the Islamic Calendar (1 Muharram). It is celebrated by Muslims in Alexandria.
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Sunni)
The Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is celebrated as well as a public holiday in Alexandria.
Eid al-Fitr
The Eid Al Fitr is the “Breaking of the fast”. It marks the end of Ramadan or the fasting month among Muslims in Alexandria.
Eid al-Adha
The Eid Al Adha is the end of the Hajj and commemorates the Sacrifice of Abraham.
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