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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Egypt
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
18 Hassan Sabry Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone: +202 272 871 00 and +202 272 871 15
Working hours: Close now
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Alexandria, Egypt
45 Victor Bassily Street Off Sultan Hussein Street - Azarita Alexandria Egypt
Phone: +20 3 478 2001 and +20 3 478 2009
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Egyptian and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Eid al-Adha Day 2 | Thursday, May 28 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Eid al-Adha Day 3 | Friday, May 29 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha Day 4 | Saturday, May 30 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| June 30 Revolution | Tuesday, June 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| July 1 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Revolution Day July 23 | Thursday, July 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Egypt?
Ireland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Egypt including Cairo and Alexandria.
2 - Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Egyptian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in Egypt for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Egypt?
The Irish representative offices in Egypt will be closed in observance of the following Egyptian and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Arafat Day (EG) Tue, May 26, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Ireland vs Egypt
Dublin, Ireland time is 2:00 hours behind Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
07:14AMSaturday, May 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
05:14AMSaturday, May 09, 2026