Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the advancement of government salaries for the next two months to ease financial pressures on households during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The decision forms part of a EGP 40.3 billion social protection package aimed at supporting citizens' living standards. The announcement came at a press conference in the New Administrative Capital on Sunday.
In a move to support families during the holy month, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the advancement of government salaries for the next two months to help households manage expenses amid Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made during a press conference at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital on February 15, 2026.
The EGP 40.3 billion social protection package comprises four main pillars and will be implemented immediately until the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2026. First, direct cash support: Two cash installments—one for Ramadan and one for Eid al-Fitr—targeting 15 million households, including five million enrolled in the Takaful and Karama programme and 10 million additional low-income families.
Second, healthcare support: EGP 3 billion for beneficiaries of the state-funded treatment programme, an additional EGP 3 billion to accelerate surgical procedures and reduce waiting lists, and more than EGP 3 billion to fast-track Minya's inclusion in the Universal Health Insurance system from April 2026, covering its seven million residents.
Third, agricultural support: EGP 4 billion to cover price differences in wheat procurement, ensuring fair compensation for farmers during the harvest season from late April to June.
Fourth, rural development: EGP 15 billion through the Decent Life initiative to accelerate around 1,000 projects in rural areas, including water and sanitation services, with the first phase set for completion before the fiscal year's end.
Madbouly emphasized the government's aim to ensure economic reform benefits reach citizens directly and alleviate household financial strains. He also noted directives from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for a non-ordinary salary and wage increase in the next fiscal year's budget, prioritizing teachers and healthcare workers. Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced the package as well, highlighting its implementation under presidential directives to provide direct financial relief to low-income and vulnerable households ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.