About Arafat Day in Egypt

Arafat Day is a public holiday in Egypt. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Arafat Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2020 Thursday Arafat Day Public Holiday
2021 Monday Arafat Day Public Holiday
2022 Saturday Arafat Day Public Holiday
2023 Tuesday Arafat Day Public Holiday
2024 Saturday Arafat Day Public Holiday
2025 Thursday Arafat Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Arafat Day in Egypt

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Arafat Day is a public holiday observed in Egypt. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Egypt.

Last year, Arafat Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Arafat Day', 'date_iso': '2025-06-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 6, 5), 'date_display': '05 Jun 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Egypt.

Yes, Arafat Day is recognized as a public holiday in Egypt. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Arafat Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Egypt holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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