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British Council Egypt Public Holidays Orange lozenge left
2008 holidays for the main office and Knowledge and Learning Centre
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Close-up of male eyes. Image © Tim Hall
New Year

Tuesday 1 January
Coptic Christmas

Monday 7 January
Islamic New Year

Thursday 10 January
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Mould al Nabi

Thursday 20 March
Coptic Easter

Sunday 27 April
Sham El Nessim Monday 28 April
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Egypt National Day Wednesday 23 July
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Canary Wharf tube station, London - Image © Jon Spaull
*Eid El Fitr

Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October
Armed Forces Day

Monday 6 October
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Businessman relaxing. Image © Tim Hall
*Eid El Adha

Monday 8–Thursday 11 December

Christmas Day

 Thursday 25 December
Islamic New Year

Monday 29 December
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