* NB: These holidays are subject to lunar observation and are therefore not normally announced until the last moment. As such, the British Council will confirm which days will actually be taken nearer the time
January–Feburary
New Year
Tuesday 1 January
Coptic Christmas
Monday 7 January
March–April
Western Easter
Sunday 31 March
May–July
Coptic Easter
Sunday 5 May
Sham El Nessim
Monday 6 May
August–October
*Eid El Fitr
Wednesday 7 August , Thursday 8 – Sunday – 11 August (3 days)
