Egypt Visiting

The Egyptian town of Hurghada is well known for its annual triathlon competition, which attracts international attention.

During the rest of the year, the Hurghada area is alive with various religious and commemorative events and other festivals.

Many of Hurghada's most colourful and well-attended festivals often celebration local saints and other historic characters. Below are the main festivals and things to do, both in and around Hurghada.

Hurghada National Public Holidays - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


New Year's Day - January 1st
Coptic Christmas - January
Coptic Easter - March / April
Sham an-Nessim - March / April
Sinai Liberation Day - April 25th
May Day - May 1st
Liberation Day - June 18th
Revolution Day - July 23rd
Wafa'a el-Nil - August 15th
Coptic New Year - September
Armed Forces Day - October 6th
Suez Victory Day - October 24th
Victory Day- December 23rd
Hurghada Events and Festivals in January - Alexandria, Egypt, EG


Coptic Christmas - held in the first week of January, the Egyptian Christmas celebration sees Christians attending Mass, while they also fast for 43 days prior to this important day
Islamic New Year - also known as Al Hijra, this occasion marks the day when Mohammed travelled from Mecca to Medina. Muslims use this day to reflect on their life and think about positive changes for the forthcoming year
Hurghada Events and Festivals in February - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Hurghada International Festival - held in the first week of February, is a 12-day event featuring three sporting disciplines. It opens with a triathlon competition, followed by the recently introduced 75-km / 47-mile Mare Monti, where international competitors run off-road between the sea and the mountains. On the last day, athletes run the Hurghada Half Marathon, with the number of participants at over 200
Hurghada International Fishing Festival - attracts anglers from all over the world to this prime fishing destination to compete for the finest catch
Hurghada Events and Festivals in March - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Egypt Yoga Festival - held in the first week of March, lets you take part in yoga workshops and demonstrations while internationally renowned yoga experts teach you about the benefits of yoga
Hurghada Events and Festivals in April - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Shem al Nessim - celebrates the first day of spring with a 'sniffing the breeze', which is celebrated on the first Monday following Coptic Easter. Popular ways of spending this national holiday are picnics and outdoor activities
Hurghada Events and Festivals in May - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


No significant events and festivals in Hurghada in the month of May
Hurghada Events and Festivals in June - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Evacuation Day - June 18th is a national public holiday marking the evacuation of foreign troops in 1954
Hurghada Events and Festivals in July - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Revolution Day - held on July 23rd, this public holiday marks the 1952 Revolution, when the Egyptian constitutional monarchy was overthrown
Hurghada Events and Festivals in August - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


No significant events and festivals in Hurghada in the month of August
Hurghada Events and Festivals in September - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Ramadan - the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is a month of fasting, when Muslims do not eat from dawn to dusk with the aim of developing devoutness and self-discipline. Some businesses may be affected by this holiday
Hurghada Events and Festivals in October - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Yacht Racing and Water Skiing Festival - held in the cities of Alexandria and Hurghada and attracting local and international yachtsmen and water-skiers
Hurghada Events and Festivals in November - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


No significant events and festivals in Hurghada in the month of November
Hurghada Events and Festivals in December - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Victory Day - December 23rd is marked in commemoration of the 1973 Yom Kippur War between Israel and a coalition of Arab nations which included Egypt

from http://www.hurghada.world-guides.com/hurghada_events.html