EgyptvsLibya
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
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Days you're both off
15
Only Egypt
5
Only Libya
What the numbers say
In 2026, Egypt has 15 nationwide public holidays and Libya has 5, so Egypt gets 10 more days off. They share no holiday dates at all this year — worth knowing if you work with teams in both.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Egypt has 12 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 5 for Libya (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Egypt offers 2 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 7 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Libya offers 2 and 2. Egypt has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Egypt and February in Libya.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
None.
Only Egypt
Libya is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Libya
Egypt is working these days.