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Morocco Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Morocco
Morocco has 11 national public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Unity Day on Saturday, 31 October (in 4 days). There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
Next public holiday
Unity Day
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Aid Al Wahda
Morocco public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Ras l' âm | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Proclamation of Independence | Takdim watikat al-istiqlal | Public holiday |
| Amazigh New Year | Id Yennayer | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Eid Ash-Shughl | Public holiday | |
| Enthronement | Eid Al-Ârch | Public holiday | |
| Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab | Oued Ed-Dahab Day | Public holiday | |
| Revolution of the King and the People | Thawrat al malik wa shâab | Public holiday | |
| Youth Day | Eid Al Chabab | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Unity Day Next | Aid Al Wahda | Public holiday |
| Green March | Eid Al Massira Al Khadra | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Eid Al Istiqulal | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Morocco holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 3
February
March
April
May 1
June
July 1
August 3
September
October 1
November 2
December
Long weekends in Morocco 2026
4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take off Fri 2 Jan
Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May
No leave needed
Thu 30 Jul – Sun 2 Aug
Take off Fri 31 Jul
Fri 14 Aug – Sun 16 Aug
No leave needed
Thu 20 Aug – Sun 23 Aug
No leave needed
Fri 6 Nov – Sun 8 Nov
No leave needed
Morocco vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Planning a trip to Morocco?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.