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Morocco public holidays 2026: 13 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2026, Morocco has 13 public holidays: 12 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and August is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 12On weekdays
  • 249Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • AugustBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 11, 2026SundayAnniversary of the Independence Manifesto—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
July 30, 2026ThursdayFeast of the Throne—
August 14, 2026FridayAnniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab—
August 20, 2026ThursdayAnniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People—
August 21, 2026FridayYouth Day—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
November 6, 2026FridayAnniversary of the Green March—
November 18, 2026WednesdayIndependence Day—

2026 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Anniversary of the Independence ManifestoJanuary 11, 2026Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 202641New Year's 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 1, 2026 – May 3, 20263No leave neededLabour Day
April 25, 2026 – May 3, 202694Labour Day
May 23, 2026 – May 27, 202652Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

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

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