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The Prime Minister has moved the holiday marking the 6th of October anniversary, giving Egypt a long weekend.

AEAhmed Abd Elaal·29 Sept 2026·1 min read

Thursday 8 October will be an official holiday to mark the anniversary of the 6th of October Victory, by decision of the Prime Minister.

Egypt often moves public holidays that fall midweek to a Thursday, creating a long weekend.

The holiday commemorates the start of the 1973 war, when Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal on 6 October. Long weekend plans?

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The Prime Minister has moved the holiday marking the 6th of October anniversary, giving Egypt a long weekend.

AEAhmed Abd Elaal·29 Sept 2026·1 min read

Thursday 8 October will be an official holiday to mark the anniversary of the 6th of October Victory, by decision of the Prime Minister.

Egypt often moves public holidays that fall midweek to a Thursday, creating a long weekend.

The holiday commemorates the start of the 1973 war, when Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal on 6 October. Long weekend plans?

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