Saudi ArabiavsEgypt
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
12
Only Saudi Arabia
13
Only Egypt
What the numbers say
In 2026, Saudi Arabia has 14 nationwide public holidays and Egypt has 15, so Egypt gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including عيد الأضحى (4/5) and عيد الأضحى (5/5).
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Saudi Arabia has 10 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Egypt (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Saudi Arabia offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Egypt offers 2 and 7. Egypt has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is March in Saudi Arabia and May in Egypt.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Saudi Arabia
Egypt is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Egypt
Saudi Arabia is working these days.
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