Trending Now - Egypt Imposes Early Closures for Businesses Amid Energy Shortage

WHO:

BBC - Shops and restaurants in Egypt are affected by the energy crisis.

WHAT:

BBC - Retail and dining premises in Egypt will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

BBC - Several hotels in Cairo, including the Mariott and Cosmopolitan, have acquired generators to keep their restaurants open for guests despite the early closing times.

WHERE:

BBC - The measures are being implemented across Egypt, specifically mentioned are hotels in Cairo.

WHEN:

BBC - The early closure of shops and restaurants will last for one month starting from March 2026.

WHY:

BBC - The early closures are a response to an ongoing energy crisis in Egypt.

HOW:

BBC - Businesses are required to close early as a method to conserve energy during the crisis.

(UPDATED March 29, 2026 11:03 UTC)

Shops and restaurants across Egypt will be required to close by 9 PM each night for the next month as part of measures to conserve energy amid an ongoing crisis. Several hotels in Cairo, including the Marriott and Cosmopolitan, have turned to generators to keep their dining options available for guests despite the early closing times. This initiative begins in March 20th26 and aims to address the pressing energy shortages affecting the country.