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Western Sahara public holidays 2026: 9 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2026, Western Sahara has 9 public holidays: 7 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and June is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 9Public holidays
  • 7On weekdays
  • 254Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • JuneBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
February 27, 2026FridayIndependence Day—
March 8, 2026SundayFirst Martyr—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 10, 2026SundayMay 20 Revolution—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 9, 2026TuesdayDay of the Martyrs—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
June 17, 2026WednesdayDay of National Unity—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—

2026 calendar

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January 2026
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May 2026
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July 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
First MartyrMarch 8, 2026Sunday
May 20 RevolutionMay 10, 2026Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
February 27, 2026 – March 1, 20263No leave neededIndependence Day
February 21, 2026 – March 1, 202694Independence Day
March 20, 2026 – March 22, 20263No leave neededEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
March 14, 2026 – March 22, 202694End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 23, 2026 – May 27, 202652Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
June 6, 2026 – June 9, 202641Day of the Martyrs

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 16, 202610 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 25, 202610 earlier

All about public holidays in Western Sahara