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ARTICLE · 21 JANUARY 2026

Ministerial Decree No. 346 Of 2025 Specifying Christian Workers' Religious Holidays

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Grants Christian workers, in addition to Decision 294/2025 holidays, leave on their religious feasts per the Prime Minister's decision.

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Requirements

  • Grants Christian workers, in addition to Decision 294/2025 holidays, leave on their religious feasts per the Prime Minister's decision.
  • Listed feasts:
    • Coptic Orthodox: Christmas, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Easter.
    • Coptic Catholics and Protestants: New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter.
  • Morning delay allowance:May permit late arrival until 10:00 a.m. on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Epiphany.

Impact on Employers

Failure to observe the above may lead to penalties to be imposed on the employer.

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