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Egyptian banks to close next Thursday for Revolution Day holiday
EG🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Egyptian banks to close next Thursday for Revolution Day holiday

Egypt’s financial sector will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to commemorate the July 23 Revolution, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. All banks in the country will shut down for the holiday, with normal operations resuming on Sunday, July 26. The closure was mandated by a decree from Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, making it a fully paid holiday. The government-mandated shutdown applies to public offices, ministries, and state-owned enterprises, though academic examinations will continue under the supervision of educational authorities.

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Egypt Independent logoEgypt IndependentIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Egyptian banks to close next Thursday for Revolution Day holiday

Egypt’s financial sector will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to commemorate the July 23 Revolution, according to the Central Bank of Egypt. All banks in the country will shut down for the holiday, with normal operations resuming on Sunday, July 26. The closure was mandated by a decree from Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, making it a fully paid holiday. The government-mandated shutdown applies to public offices, ministries, and state-owned enterprises, though academic examinations will continue under the supervision of educational authorities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a government-announced holiday without overt ideological framing. It reports on the directive from the Central Bank and the Prime Minister’s decree without commentary on the significance of the Revolution Day holiday itself. The tone remains neutral, as

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