Islamic New Year has already passed this year.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 29
- Day of year
- 200
- Local time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP
Long-weekend planner
Islamic New Year falls on a Wednesday in 2023, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Egypt, Islamic New Year is on July 19, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Islamic New Year falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Islamic New Year is a public holiday observed nationwide in Egypt.
Islamic New Year was on July 19, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Islamic New Year in Egypt is on July 11, 2024.
Other public holidays in Egypt 2023
- Christmas Day (Orthodox) (عيد الميلاد المجيد)Jan 8
- Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day (عيد الثورة 25 يناير)Jan 26
- Easter Monday (Sham El-Nessim)Apr 17
- Sinai Liberation Day (عيد تحرير سيناء)Apr 25
- Labour Day (عيد العمال)May 4
- Eid Al-AdhaJun 27
- June 30 Revolution (ثورة 30 يونيو)Jun 30
- Revolution Day (عيد ثورة 23 يوليو)Jul 23
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdaySep 27
- Armed Forces Day (عيد القوات المسلحة)Oct 6
About these dates
The Islamic New Year date for Egypt 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.