Public Holidays in Morocco
Statutory public holidays in Morocco, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Morocco at a glance
Morocco’s public holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar for religious dates, with Throne Day in July and Independence Day in November the civic dates.
Religious dates move about ten days earlier each Gregorian year, and the weekend runs Saturday to Sunday.
Morocco public holidays 2026
Morocco has 17 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Jan 11Sun | National |
| Amazigh New Year | Jan 13Tue | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 21Sat | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 28Thu | National |
| Islamic New Year (estimated) | Jun 16Tue | National |
| Throne Day | Jul 30Thu | National |
| Oued Ed-Dahab Day | Aug 14Fri | National |
| Revolution Day | Aug 20Thu | National |
Showing 12 of 17 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Morocco
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Morocco.
Rabat
A calm capital of broad avenues, a kasbah and Andalusian gardens.
Casablanca
The economic capital, with an Art Deco centre and the vast Hassan II mosque.
Marrakesh
A city of a vast medina square, souqs and the Atlas on the horizon.
Fes
The best-preserved medieval medina in the Arab world, with tanneries and madrasas.
Tangier
A port city at the meeting of two seas, with a kasbah and a literary past.
Chefchaouen
A mountain town painted in shades of blue, tucked into the Rif.
Top attractions in Morocco
The places that draw most visitors to Morocco.
Medina of Fes
A car-free medieval city of alleys, madrasas and working tanneries.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Marrakesh's nightly square of storytellers, food stalls and performances.
Hassan II Mosque
A vast mosque on a headland, with a minaret visible far out to sea.
Sahara Dunes of Merzouga
High red dunes on the edge of the Sahara, reached by camel or 4×4.
Ait Benhaddou
A fortified mud-brick ksar on a river, a film location for epics.
Volubilis
The best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, in a fertile plain.
Festivals, food and getting around Morocco
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto
Falls on Jan 11
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Amazigh New Year
Falls on Jan 14
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Daylight Saving Time ends
Falls on Feb 15
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Eid al-Fitr
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains link the northern cities comfortably; grand taxis and coaches cover the rest, and the desert needs a tour.
Travelling around Morocco’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Morocco tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Morocco's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Morocco public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Morocco have?
Morocco has 17 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Morocco is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Morocco's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Morocco typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Morocco?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Morocco?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Morocco
School term dates in Morocco
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.