Armed Forces Day 2026 moves to October 6
The article explains that the Armed Forces Holiday for 2026 will be officially scheduled for Thursday, October 8, instead of October 6. This adjustment is part of a plan to move official holidays that fall on weekdays to the end of the week, in accordance with a decision by the Prime Minister. The aim is to commemorate the victories of the October 1973 war, a significant national celebration in Egypt that is recognized as an official holiday. The decision encourages employees in ministries, government agencies, local administrative units, public sector companies, and enterprises to take advantage of the holiday on Thursday. October 6 remains the official day of celebration and an official holiday, but paid leave for those covered by the decision will be granted on October 8 instead.
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