Overview of the 2025 Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Timeline
The National Elections Authority (NEA) has published the timetable for Egypt’s 2025 parliamentary elections, outlining candidacy windows, appeals, campaign periods, voting days, and the schedules for runoffs. The plan features two main phases (Phase I and Phase II), each with its own set of deadlines for registration, withdrawals, campaigns, and results. The calendar is designed to guide candidates, voters, and electoral staff through a precise sequence of events from candidacy to final results.
Phase I: Candidacy, Appeals, and Campaign Silence
The process begins with the candidacy window from 8 October to 15 October. Registration runs daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with the last day closing at 12:00 noon. A list of eligible candidates is scheduled to be announced on 16 October in newspapers and in the Official Gazette, after which the electoral field begins to take shape.
From 19 to 21 October, the Administrative Court will rule on electoral appeals within a 10-day window. The final list of candidates is slated for 23 October, followed by a last opportunity to withdraw on 25 October. Withdrawals will be published in the Official Gazette on 26 October.
Campaigning for Phase I starts on 23 October, and a pre-election silence period will begin on 6 November. The public voting phase for Phase I unfolds with overseas ballots on 7–8 November and domestic ballots on 10–11 November. The official Phase I results are expected on 18 November, and on that same day the campaign for the first phase is resumed in preparation for any possible runoffs.
If challenges are filed against Phase I results, electoral petitions must be submitted within 48 hours of the announcement, with a final cutoff around 20 November. The Administrative Court is scheduled to decide these appeals within 10 days, from 21 to 30 November.
After the Phase I process, a silence period begins for the potential runoff on 30 November.
The Phase I runoff timetable then follows: overseas voting on 1–2 December, domestic voting on 3–4 December, and the runoff results announced on 11 December.
Phase II: Campaigning, Voting, and Runoff Timetable
Phase II enters with its own campaigning period starting on 6 November, followed by a silence day on 20 November. Overseas voting for Phase II takes place on 21–22 November, while domestic voting occurs on 24–25 November. The Phase II results are expected to be announced on 2 December.
Electoral petitions for Phase II must be filed within 48 hours of the Phase II results, with a latest date around 4 December. The Administrative Court will hear Phase II appeals from 5 to 14 December, a 10-day window to render a ruling.
The Phase II runoff is scheduled for overseas voters on 15–16 December and for domestic voters on 17–18 December, with the final Phase II runoff results announced on 25 December.
What this timeline means for voters and candidates
For candidates, the timetable defines exact entry points, withdrawal deadlines, and the sequence of appeals must be followed to secure a place on the ballot. For voters, the schedule highlights when to expect campaigns, silence periods, and voting days in both overseas and domestic contexts. Keeping an eye on official notices and reputable news outlets is essential to stay updated on any procedural changes or legal rulings that may affect the timeline.
Staying informed
Voters and candidates should monitor the NEA’s official communications, major newspapers, and the Official Gazette for published lists, rulings, and final confirmations of dates. Community election information sessions and local government channels can also provide practical guidance on voter registration, polling locations, and how to participate in both phases and any potential runoffs.
