Egyptian banks to close next Thursday for Revolution Day holiday
Central Bank of Egypt Egypt’s financial sector will observe a long weekend next week, as the Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks operating in the country will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to mark the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution.
While public offices and financial institutions will be closed, the government confirmed that any scheduled academic examinations will proceed as planned under the supervision of relevant educational authorities.
The central bank’s directive follows a decree issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, designating Thursday as a fully paid holiday.
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