The Egyptian government has just announced news that will affect many citizens of the country. Indeed, on the occasion of Labor Day and the Sham al-Nessim holiday, all banks in Egypt will be closed from Sunday May 5 to next Monday May 6.
This decision taken by the Central Bank of Egypt aims to allow employees of the banking sector to enjoy these two public holidays with complete peace of mind. Banking services will normally resume on Tuesday, May 7 in the morning.
This extended rest is part of an important holiday period for Egyptians, after the six-day Eid al-Fitr holiday. A well-deserved break which will begin today, Thursday, and continue until Sunday.
The Egyptian government also granted paid leave to public sector employees for the days of May 5 and 6, to celebrate Labor Day and Sham al-Nessim. This decision was also extended to the private sector by the Ministry of Labor.
This rest period falls after the two-day weekend (Friday and Saturday), giving Egyptians a welcome four-day break. An opportunity for the inhabitants of the country to get together with family, to rest and to celebrate these festive days in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere.
In conclusion, this new announcement of the closure of banks in Egypt for May 5 and 6 is part of a context of holidays and celebrations. A good time for workers to take advantage of these well-deserved days of rest and to recharge their batteries with their loved ones.