Public Holidays in Morocco 2026 – Islamic & National Holidays

Morocco's 2026 public holiday calendar combines fixed national holidays with Islamic holidays whose Gregorian dates are confirmed through the Kingdom's official crescent-observation process. The 2026 calendar also includes Aid Al Wahda, or Unity Day, on 31 October, following its proclamation as an annual national holiday in 2025.

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Public Holidays in Morocco 2026

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National and Religious Holidays in Morocco

Morocco officially distinguishes between national holidays and religious holidays. The national calendar includes fixed occasions such as New Year's Day, the Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto, Amazigh New Year, Labour Day, the Feast of the Throne, Youth Day, the Green March anniversary and Independence Day.

The religious holiday calendar is based on the Islamic lunar calendar. It includes Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal, the Hijra New Year on 1 Muharram, Eid al-Adha on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah and Eid al-Mawlid Annabawi on 12 Rabi al-Awwal.

How Are Islamic Holiday Dates Confirmed in Morocco?

Islamic holiday dates in Morocco are established through the Kingdom's official lunar observation process rather than relying solely on advance astronomical estimates. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announces the beginning of relevant Islamic months after crescent observation.

For 2026, the Ministry officially confirmed Eid al-Fitr for 20 March, Eid al-Adha for 27 May, the beginning of Muharram for 17 June and Eid al-Mawlid Annabawi for 25 August. These dates can therefore be treated as confirmed rather than tentative.

How Long Are Morocco's Religious Public Holidays?

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform states that Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Mawlid each provide two public-holiday days in the public-administration holiday framework. The Hijra New Year provides one public-holiday day.

This means each of the two-day religious holidays appears as two separate dates in the VisaBoards database rather than as a single date range.

What Is Unity Day in Morocco?

Aid Al Wahda, or Unity Day, is observed on 31 October each year. King Mohammed VI proclaimed the date a national holiday in November 2025, and the official National Portal of Morocco now includes it in the country's national holiday calendar.

The holiday was established as a national occasion associated with Morocco's national unity and territorial integrity. Its addition means that current holiday information should not rely only on older statutory lists published before the Royal Office announcement.

Amazigh New Year in Morocco

Amazigh New Year is observed nationally on 14 January. It became an official paid national holiday following the Royal decision announced in 2023 and is now included in Morocco's official national holiday calendar.

Long Weekends in Morocco in 2026

For people whose normal non-working weekend is Saturday and Sunday, several 2026 holidays create convenient extended breaks without requiring an additional statutory holiday.

• Eid al-Fitr: Friday, 20 March and Saturday, 21 March 2026.
• Labour Day: Friday, 1 May 2026.
• Anniversary of the Recovery of Oued Ed-Dahab: Friday, 14 August 2026.
• Anniversary of the Green March: Friday, 6 November 2026.

Actual working arrangements can differ between public administration, private employers and sectors with different weekly schedules.

Are Government Offices Closed on Public Holidays in Morocco?

Public administrations, public establishments and relevant public services suspend normal work on the national and religious holidays established under Morocco's public-administration holiday framework. Essential or specially regulated services may operate under separate arrangements.

Do Islamic Holiday Dates Stay the Same Every Year?

No. Morocco's Islamic holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar, so their Gregorian dates move from year to year. Their final dates are established through official lunar observation and government announcements.

Fixed national holidays such as Labour Day, the Feast of the Throne, Unity Day and Independence Day remain on the same Gregorian calendar dates each year unless the legal framework is changed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holiday dates are there in Morocco in 2026?

The VisaBoards nationwide dataset contains 18 public-holiday dates for Morocco in 2026. The total counts every day of the two-day Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Mawlid holiday periods separately.

What is the next public holiday in Morocco?

The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live Next Public Holiday section near the top of this page displays the upcoming holiday directly from the VisaBoards public holiday database.

Is 31 October a public holiday in Morocco?

Yes. The Royal Office proclaimed 31 October of every year as Aid Al Wahda, or Unity Day, in November 2025. Morocco's official National Portal now includes the date in its national holiday calendar.

Is Amazigh New Year a public holiday in Morocco?

Yes. Amazigh New Year is an official national holiday observed on 14 January each year.

When was Eid al-Fitr in Morocco in 2026?

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs officially confirmed 1 Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr for Friday, 20 March 2026. The public-holiday period covers two days.

When was Eid al-Adha in Morocco in 2026?

Eid al-Adha was officially confirmed for Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Morocco's public-holiday framework provides two holiday days for Eid al-Adha.

When was the Islamic New Year in Morocco in 2026?

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs confirmed 1 Muharram 1448 for Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

When was Eid al-Mawlid in Morocco in 2026?

Eid al-Mawlid Annabawi fell on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 after the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs officially established the beginning of Rabi al-Awwal. The public-holiday period covers two days.

Are Morocco's Islamic holiday dates estimated in advance?

They may initially appear as expected dates on advance calendars, but Morocco confirms the relevant Islamic dates through official crescent observation. Once the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs issues its announcement, the date can be treated as officially confirmed.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Morocco

• National Portal of Morocco – National and Religious Holidays: official list of Morocco's national and religious holidays, including Unity Day.
• Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform – Working Hours and Public Holidays: explains the public-administration holiday framework and the statutory duration of religious holidays.
• Royal Office Statement on Unity Day: confirms that 31 October of every year is Aid Al Wahda, or Unity Day.
• Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs: publishes Morocco's official crescent-observation announcements used to establish Islamic holiday dates.