New winter closing hours take effect for shops and restaurants starting Friday
Winter operating hours for various commercial activities take effect on Friday, September 25. Under the new schedule, commercial shops and shopping malls will open daily at 7:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM, with closing times extended until 11:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and official national holidays. Restaurants, cafés, and bazaars will begin operations at … The post New winter closing hours take…
The new winter operating hours for shops and restaurants in Egypt will commence on Friday, September 25, with commercial establishments opening at 7:00 AM and closing at 10:00 PM, with extended hours until 11:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and official national holidays. Restaurants, cafés, and bazaars will start operations at 5:00 AM and close at midnight daily, with an additional hour of operation until 1:00 AM on Thursdays, Fridays, and public holidays.
The decree also allows workshops and craft businesses within residential areas to operate from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, while exempting critical services such as grocery stores, supermarkets, bakeries, and pharmacies. Standard winter time will resume on October 29, aligning with the official end of daylight saving time adjustments.
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