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Government sets 2:00am closing time for shops during Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr
Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment and Chair of the Supreme Committee for Public Establishments Licensing, announced revised closing hours for shops, restaurants and cafés during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, as an exception to the operating hours stipulated under the committee’s Decision No. Awad stated that the decision aims to provide an appropriate atmosphere for citizens during Ramadan while maintaining a balance between economic activity and public order. Under the new regulations, shops and shopping centres, as well as restaurants, cafés and bazaars, will close daily at 2:00am throughout Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr holiday. However, takeaway and home delivery services for restaurants and cafés will continue 24 hours a day. Awad confirmed that the decision will take effect from next Wednesday and remain in force until the end of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
Source: Daily News Egypt February 16, 2026 17:23 UTC
