Port Said National Day Festival

مهرجان بورسعيد لليوم الوطني

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UniquePort Said
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesPort Said Day commemorates a specific
Language["ar"]Currency: EGP
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Port Said National Day Festival in Port Said

Port Said's civic and cultural commemoration of its 1956 resistance during the Suez Crisis, combining official ceremony with street festivities and family gatherings each December. Set in a distinctive nineteenth-century canal city with a waterfront rarely seen by foreign visitors outside the canal-transit trade and shipping industry.

Port Said National Day Festival marks the anniversary most Egyptians know simply as Port Said Day, commemorating the city's civilian resistance during the 1956 Suez Crisis, when British, French, and Israeli forces launched a military intervention following Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Port Said Day commemorates a specific, well-documented episode of modern Egyptian history, the city's 1956 civilian resistance during the Suez Crisis, giving the festival a national-identity weight tied to the canal and postcolonial sovereignty that few other Egyptian civic festivals carry, set against the city's distinctive planned colonial-era waterfront architecture and long-standing free-port market culture

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The mystery stays covered

That combination of history and setting is unique to Port Said among Egypt's canal cities

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Wreath-laying ceremonies at monuments connected to the 1956 resistance are followed by public street celebrations and family gatherings across the city

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Port Said National Day Festival, plan transport around the exact Port Said venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits both the outdoor ceremonial elements and the informal street festivities that follow.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Port Said National Day Festival, stay near the part of Port Said you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · EGP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.27 N, 32.30 EOpen in Google Maps

Port Said, Port Said, Egypt

Nearest airportPSD — Port Said
TransportFor Port Said National Day Festival, plan transport around the exact Port Said venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Port Said National Day Festival, stay near the part of Port Said you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Port Said via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Port Said, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits both the outdoor ceremonial elements and the informal street festivities that follow.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Egypt and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Port Said National Day Festival?

Port Said National Day Festival is listed for December · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Port Said National Day Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Port Said, Egypt. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Port Said, Port Said, Egypt

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLportsaid.gov.eg
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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