Egyptian days

During the Middle Ages in Europe, Egyptian days () were certain days of the year held to be unlucky. The Egyptian days were:

• January 1, 25
• February 4, 26
• March 1, 28
• April 10, 20
• May 3, 25
• June 10, 16
• July 13, 22
• August 1, 30
• September 3, 21
• October 3, 22
• November 5, 28
• December 7, 22

These were days considered unlucky to begin any enterprise. Physicians were especially discouraged from performing bloodletting on the Egyptian days.

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