Egypt to Close Shops at 10 PM on Weekdays From October 30th
Winter operating hours start on October 30th, 2026 as clocks move back 60 minutes at midnight on October 29th.
Winter operating hours will take effect from Friday, October 30th, alongside the seasonal clock change that will move clocks back by one hour at midnight on Thursday, October 29th.
Under the winter schedule, shops and commercial malls will close at 10 PM on regular weekdays. Closing time will extend to 11 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays.
Restaurants, cafés and bazaars will be permitted to operate until midnight on weekdays and until 1 AM on weekends and public holidays. Industrial workshops located in residential areas will close at 6 PM.
Supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt from the closing restrictions. Home delivery and takeaway services will also continue operating around the clock.
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