February Festivals
The Abu Simbel Festival: locals in southern Egypt assemble to celebrate one of the country’s most loved religious structures, the Abu Simbel temple. March/April Festivals
Coptic Easter: Egyptians put great emphasis on the Easter season and indeed it is one of the most important times in the Coptic calendar. Besides religious observances, locals get together with family and friends for feasting and socialising. May Festivals
South Sinai Camel Festival: Egyptians celebrate the animal that is such an integral part of their culture with a range of activities, the most popular of which is camel racing; head for the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for the liveliest events. July Festivals
Revolution Day: a public holiday is enjoyed by all in memory of the country’s rise of the Republic in 1952 and the fall of the Egyptian Royal government. September Festivals
Experimental Theatre Festival: held in the country’s capital city, this annual event is a celebration of experimental theatre, providing an arena in which local groups can showcase their talents. October Festivals
Armed Forces Day: this public holiday marks two events; the first being the day on which Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal in the Egypt-Israel war and the second now being the death of Sadat in 1981 during the Armed Forces Day. December Festivals
The Cairo International Film Festival: locals and visitors alike flock to the city of Cairo for this annual showcase of independent and obscure international film productions. No Fixed Date
Ramadan: celebrated by the country’s Muslim population, Ramadan lasts the entire month and is a period of abstinence from food, drink, cigarettes and sexual activity. Shops and services operate with restrictions and visitors are advised to exercise awareness of the intricacies of this important religious period. | 
