Eid al-Adha 2026 train ticket reservation dates...the official reservation schedule and online reservation methods
The Egyptian National Railway Authority officially announced the start of booking tickets for Eid al-Adha 2026 trains, in conjunction with intensive preparations to operate additional flights during the Eid season, with the aim of reducing crowding and facilitating citizens’ travel to the governorates of Upper and Lower Egypt.
Tickets will gradually be offered 14 days before the travel date, amid expectations of a significant increase in demand for Upper Egypt trains during the Eid Al-Adha holiday.
The official schedule for booking tickets for Eid al-Adha trains 2026
According to the circulated announcement issued by the Egyptian National Railway Authority, the official reservation dates are as follows:
Travel history
Booking opening date
May 21, 2026
May 7, 2026
May 22, 2026
May 8, 2026
May 23, 2026
May 9, 2026
May 24, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 25, 2026
May 11, 2026
May 26, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 27, 2026
May 13, 2026
Booking hours start daily at 8:00 am through all official reservation methods of the Railway Authority.
Ways to book tickets for Eid al-Adha 2026 trains
The Egyptian National Railway Authority has provided several means for booking tickets to reduce crowding inside stations and facilitate the reservation process for citizens, including:
Booking at ticket windows inside all stations.
Booking via the official website of the Railway Authority.
"Egyptian National Railways" mobile application.
Electronic payment services such as Fawry, Aman and Masary.
Voice booking by phone for air-conditioned and luxury trains.
TVM self-booking machines inside some major stations.
Operating additional trains during Eid
The Egyptian National Railway Authority confirmed the operation of additional trains during the Eid al-Adha 2026 period, especially on the Upper Egypt and Upper Egypt lines, to cope with the expected densities and provide additional seats for passengers.
It is expected to operate additional flights from Talugu trains, air-conditioned trains and air-conditioned third-class trains during the peak period before and after Eid.
Important tips before booking train tickets
It is best to book early to avoid running out of tickets.
Use the national number during electronic reservation.
Rely on official booking methods only.
Avoid buying tickets on the black market.
Arrive at the station early, before the train departs.
Can train tickets be booked online?
Yes, tickets for Eid al-Adha 2026 trains can be booked easily electronically through the official website of the Railway Authority or the mobile phone application, with the possibility of electronic payment and receiving ticket data directly.
The authority seeks to expand digital reservation services to reduce crowding inside stations and improve the travel experience for citizens during the holiday seasons.
Travelers are advised to quickly book as soon as the official appointments open, especially on the Cairo-Aswan and Cairo-Luxor lines, which witness the highest occupancy rates during the Eid al-Adha season every year.
Source: The National Railway Authority of Egypt and local press reports.