CBE, EGX announces Eid al-Fitr holiday

CAIRO – 3 June 2019: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the Central Bank of Egypt announced having a three-day holiday in celebration of Eid al-Fitr “Festival of Breaking Muslims’ Fast”.

Eid al-Fitr holiday will start on Tuesday, June 4 and will end on Thursday, June 6, 2019, according to both entities. “Trading will be resumed on Sunday, June 9, 2019.”

Meanwhile, EGX’s trading session during the month of Ramadan of listed securities (Main Market) and Small & Medium Enterprises Stock Exchange (NILEX) were held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and were preceded by a discovery session at 9:30 a.m. While working hours for banks were from 9.30 a.m to 1.30 p.m.

In April, EGX and CBE witnessed several official holidays including Thursday, April 25, in celebration of Sinai Liberation Day, Sunday, April 28, on the occasion of Easter, Monday, April 29, in celebration of Sham Ennesim, and Wednesday, May 1, which marks Labor Day.