Egypt Revolution Day 2026
๐ Thursday, July 23, 2026
๐ About Egypt Revolution Day 2026
Revolution Day on July 23 is a national holiday in Egypt commemorating the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, when the Free Officers Movement led by Muhammad Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser overthrew King Farouk and ended the monarchy, establishing Egypt as a republic. The revolution transformed Egyptian society through sweeping land reforms, the nationalization of the Suez Canal, and the construction of the Aswan High Dam, fundamentally reshaping the nation's political and economic landscape. Celebrations include military parades, patriotic speeches, cultural events, and the illumination of landmarks along the Nile. As the most populous Arab country with over 100 million people and a civilization stretching back over 5,000 years, Egypt's Revolution Day carries profound significance for the entire Arab world.
๐ Quick Facts
- Date
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Thursday
- Days Remaining
- 116
- Category
- National Days
โ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 116 days until Egypt Revolution Day 2026 on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Egypt Revolution Day 2026 is on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Revolution Day on July 23 is a national holiday in Egypt commemorating the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, when the Free Officers Movement led by Muhammad Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser overthrew King Farouk and ended the monarchy, establishing Egypt as a republic. The revolution transformed Egyptian society through sweeping land reforms, the nationalization of the Suez Canal, and the construction of the Aswan High Dam, fundamentally reshaping the nation's political and economic landscape. Celebrations include military parades, patriotic speeches, cultural events, and the illumination of landmarks along the Nile. As the most populous Arab country with over 100 million people and a civilization stretching back over 5,000 years, Egypt's Revolution Day carries profound significance for the entire Arab world.
Egypt Revolution Day 2026 falls on a Thursday.