Overview of the 2025 Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Timeline
The National Elections Authority (NEA) of Egypt has published a detailed timetable for the 2025 parliamentary elections. The schedule covers candidacy, candidate verification, campaigning, voting in two stages, potential run-offs, and the timeline for challenging results. While dates are subject to official confirmation, the published timeline provides voters, candidates, and parties with a clear roadmap from the opening of candidacy to the final declaration of results.
Candidacy Window, Candidate Lists, and Withdrawals
The period to submit candidacies runs from October 8 to October 15, 2025. Candidacy submissions are accepted daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the final day closing early at 12:00 p.m. on October 15. On October 16, the NEA will publish a list of declared candidates in state newspapers and news outlets. The administrative process continues as appeals are heard in the Administrative Court from October 19 to October 21, a 10‑day window. A final list of qualified candidates is announced on October 23. The deadline to withdraw from candidacy is October 25, and withdrawals are published in the Official Gazette on October 26.
Campaigning, Silence Period, and Phase 1 Preparation
Campaigning for the elections begins on October 23. The identical legal framework also governs the campaign silence periods, with the next major quiet period starting on November 6. This silence period is designed to ensure impartiality as ballots approach. The timeline indicates that the campaign environment remains active for other electoral activities while preserving a period of non-communication ahead of voting.
Phase 1: Voting Abroad and at Home, and First Results
Phase 1 voting is scheduled for abroad on November 7 and 8, followed by domestic voting on November 10 and 11. The official results for this phase are announced on November 18, at which point campaigning for the first phase resumes. If any challenges are filed against Phase 1 results, they must be submitted within 48 hours of the declaration, with a maximum deadline of November 20.
The Administrative Supreme Court will adjudicate Phase 1 petitions within 10 days, from November 21 to November 30. This creates a window in which the outcome of disputes can be resolved before any potential run-off stage is triggered.
Phase 1 Legal Challenges Timeline
Key dates include the 48-hour challenge window after the Phase 1 results, and the Administrative Court’s 10‑day decision period spanning November 21–30. This structure helps ensure transparency and timely resolution of disputes during the early phase of the electoral process.
Phase 1 Run-off: Silence and Balloting Abroad and at Home
In the event that a run-off is required, the silence for the Phase 1 run-off begins on November 30. The run-off abroad is scheduled for December 1–2, with the domestic run-off occurring December 3–4. The Phase 1 run-off results are slated for December 11.
Phase 2: Campaigning, Silence, and Balloting
For the second phase, campaigning is scheduled to begin on November 6, with a silent period set for November 20. The second phase of voting takes place abroad on November 21–22 and domestically on November 24–25. The Phase 2 results are planned for December 2, followed by a new 48-hour challenge window for Phase 2 results. The Administrative Court is expected to rule on Phase 2 petitions within 10 days, from December 5 to December 14.
Phase 2 Run-off and Final Phase Results
The run-off for Phase 2, if required, is scheduled to be held abroad on December 15–16 and domestically on December 17–18, with the final Phase 2 results announced on December 25. This completes the two-stage electoral process with potential run-offs and final certification of representatives.
What This Means for Voters and Candidates
Electoral participation will unfold across both stages with defined windows for candidacy, campaigning, voting, and post-election challenges. Voters should watch for official notices in newspapers and the Official Gazette, as well as updates from the NEA to confirm any adjustments or clarifications. For candidates, preparing early to meet candidacy deadlines, understanding withdrawal rules, and complying with campaign silence periods will be essential components of participating effectively in the 2025 elections.
