The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has officially announced the dates for salary disbursements for the months of October, November, and December 2026. According to the ministry, salaries for these months will be disbursed over specific periods. A total of 5 days have been allocated for the disbursement of salaries and related allowances for October, November, and December. Additionally, 3 days have been set aside for the disbursement of any outstanding payments.
Dr. Ahmed Hreidi, Head of the Accounts and Financial Directorates Sector, provided further details on the disbursement schedule. He stated that salaries for October will be disbursed starting from October 22nd, with any outstanding payments made on October 7th, 11th, and 12th. For November, salaries will be disbursed starting from November 24th, with outstanding payments made on November 8th, 9th, and 10th. A similar schedule has been set for December, with salaries disbursed starting from December 24th and outstanding payments made on December 8th, 9th, and 10th.
The Ministry of Finance has emphasized that salaries will be available through automated teller machines (ATMs) according to the announced dates on the electronic financial system. This system is designed to streamline and facilitate the disbursement process.
In an appeal to government employees, Dr. Hreidi urged them to avoid congregating around ATMs. He noted that salaries would be available at any time from the designated start date for each administrative entity, thereby reducing the need for employees to gather at specific times.
The Ministry of Finance's decision aims to provide a smooth and efficient salary disbursement process for government employees. By staggering the disbursement dates, the ministry hopes to minimize congestion and facilitate easy access to salaries.
This announcement comes after the ministry's recent decision to adjust the salary disbursement schedule for previous months. The move reflects the government's efforts to improve public sector financial management and provide timely compensation to employees.
Key dates for salary disbursements are as follows: October 22nd for October salaries, November 24th for November salaries, and December 24th for December salaries. Outstanding payments will be made on specific dates in each month.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has set a 5-day period for salary disbursements and a 3-day period for outstanding payments.
- Salaries for October, November, and December 2026 will be disbursed starting from October 22nd, November 24th, and December 24th respectively.
- The ministry has urged employees to avoid congregating around ATMs, as salaries will be available at any time from the designated start date.
