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RegionAfrica
CapitalRabat
Currencyุฏ.ู…. MAD ยท Moroccan dirham
Time zoneUTC+0 (+1 DST) ยท Western European Time (WET)

Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Morocco for 2026

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Holiday dates


Date Holiday Type
2026-01-01 New Year's Day National
2026-01-11 Proclamation of Independence Day National
2026-01-13 Amazigh New Year National
2026-03-20 Eid al-Fitr (estimated) National
2026-03-21 Eid al-Fitr (estimated) National
2026-05-01 Labor Day National
2026-05-27 Eid al-Adha (estimated) National
2026-05-28 Eid al-Adha (estimated) National
2026-06-16 Islamic New Year (estimated) National
2026-07-30 Throne Day National
2026-08-14 Oued Ed-Dahab Day National
2026-08-20 Revolution Day National
2026-08-21 Youth Day National
2026-08-25 Prophet's Birthday (estimated) National
2026-08-26 Prophet's Birthday (estimated) National
2026-11-06 Green March National
2026-11-18 Independence Day National

About these holidays in Morocco (2026)

Our Morocco public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.

Labor Day

Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.

Islamic New Year (estimated)

The Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, begins on the first day of Muharram, the month that starts the lunar Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a public holiday in many Muslim majority countries. Because the Islamic year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, the date shifts annually and is published as estimated.

Official sources & last checked

Holiday dates on this page are compiled from public holiday datasets and reviewed by our editorial team. Last checked: .

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.