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Public data / Public holidays / Morocco
Public holidays

Morocco public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Morocco for 2026, with the law and the authority behind the list.

Next holiday: Unity Day, Saturday, 31 October 2026, in 21 days

Morocco public holidays 2026
DateDayHolidayNote
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNouvel An
11 Jan 2026SundayIndependence Manifesto DayManifeste de l'Indépendance
14 Jan 2026WednesdayAmazigh New Year (Yennayer)Nouvel An amazigh
20 Mar 2026FridayEid al-FitrAïd Al FitrAnnounced by the Ministry of Habous after moon sighting on 19 March 2026; public sector holiday also the next day (1 and 2 Shawwal)
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayFête du Travail
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaAïd Al AdhaAnnounced by the Ministry of Habous (1 Dhu al-Hijja Monday 18 May); public sector holiday also 28 May
17 Jun 2026WednesdayIslamic New Year (1 Muharram)Premier MoharramAnnounced by the Ministry of Habous after crescent not seen on 15 June 2026
30 Jul 2026ThursdayThrone DayFête du Trône
14 Aug 2026FridayOued Eddahab DayAllégeance Oued Eddahab
20 Aug 2026ThursdayRevolution of the King and the PeopleRévolution du Roi et du Peuple
21 Aug 2026FridayYouth DayFête de la Jeunesse
25 Aug 2026TuesdayProphet's Birthday (Mawlid)Aïd Al Mawlid AnnabawiAnnounced by the Ministry of Habous (1 Rabi al-Awwal Friday 14 August 2026); public sector holiday also 26 August
31 Oct 2026SaturdayUnity DayAïd Al WahdaAdded to the lists of paid holidays by decrees of January 2026; listed on the maroc.ma portal
6 Nov 2026FridayGreen March DayMarche Verte
18 Nov 2026WednesdayIndependence DayFête de l'Indépendance

Morocco public holidays 2026: common questions

How many public holidays are there in Morocco in 2026?

Morocco lists 15 public holidays for 2026. 15 have a date in our data. Islamic holidays last two days in the public sector but one paid day in the private sector.

What is the next public holiday in Morocco?

Unity Day, on Saturday, 31 October 2026, in 21 days from the day this page was built.

Who declares public holidays in Morocco?

Head of Government (decrees); Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announces Islamic dates.

Which law sets public holidays in Morocco?

Decree No. 2-04-426 of 29 December 2004 (paid holidays, private sector) and Decree No. 2-77-169 of 28 February 1977 (public administration), as amended; Labour Code (Law 65-99) arts. 217-230.

Source: Head of Government (decrees); Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announces Islamic dates. Law: Decree No. 2-04-426 of 29 December 2004 (paid holidays, private sector) and Decree No. 2-77-169 of 28 February 1977 (public administration), as amended; Labour Code (Law 65-99) arts. 217-230. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.