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Western Sahara public holidays 2027: 9 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, Western Sahara has 9 public holidays: 5 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 9, 2027, and June is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 9Public holidays
  • 5On weekdays
  • 256Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • JuneBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
February 27, 2027SaturdayIndependence Day—
March 8, 2027MondayFirst Martyr—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 10, 2027MondayMay 20 Revolution—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 6, 2027SundayIslamic New Year—
June 9, 2027WednesdayDay of the Martyrs—
June 17, 2027ThursdayDay of National Unity—
August 14, 2027SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—

2027 calendar

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April 2027
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May 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Independence DayFebruary 27, 2027Saturday
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 2027Sunday
Islamic New YearJune 6, 2027Sunday
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 2027Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
March 6, 2027 – March 9, 20274No leave neededFirst Martyr, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
March 6, 2027 – March 14, 202793First Martyr, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 8, 2027 – May 10, 20273No leave neededMay 20 Revolution
May 8, 2027 – May 16, 202794May 20 Revolution, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
June 5, 2027 – June 9, 202752Islamic New Year, Day of the Martyrs

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 6, 202710 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 202711 earlier

All about public holidays in Western Sahara