18/08/2026
β οΈ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANYONE IN SHARM πͺπ¬
Thursday 27th August has been declared a national holiday in Egypt for the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
If you're currently in Sharm, or travelling to sharm around this date, please make sure you take out any cash you may need before Thursday.
π¦ Banks will be closed for the public holiday and the weekend, meaning normal banking services will be unavailable from Thursday through Saturday, with services expected to resume on Sunday.
π· ATM reminder: Please don't leave it until the last minute to withdraw your cash, as some ATMs can run low or become empty during extended holiday periods.
Itβs always better to be prepared β especially if you have excursions, taxis, meals or other expenses planned over the weekend. πͺπ¬βοΈ
If you're travelling to Sharm this week, get your cash sorted before Thursday!
Please feel free to share this with your holiday buddies so nobody gets caught out. β€οΈ