Christian employees in Egypt receive an exceptional five-day paid holiday in April 2026

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Christian employees in Egypt receive an exceptional five-day paid holiday in April 2026. This leave is for religious occasions. The extended holiday begins Thursday, April 9, and includes Holy Thursday, the weekend, Easter Sunday, and Sham El Nessim on Monday, April 13. This applies to both government and private sector workers. The decision implements a ministerial decree and ensures paid leave for Christian employees during their religious observances, with Sham El Nessim also declared a public holiday.


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