Cairo – Mubasher: Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, announced that Thursday, 6 October will be a paid day off in celebration of the 6th of October War Victory anniversary.

Additionally, he announced Saturday, 8 October a paid public holiday on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, according to an official statement.

The decisions apply to ministries, governmental bodies, public facilities, municipalities, public enterprises, public business sector companies, and the private sector.