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Public holidays · Africa · 2027

Flag of MoroccoMorocco Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Morocco

Morocco has 11 national public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Morocco public holidays 2027 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Ras l' âm Public holiday
Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal Public holiday
Amazigh New Year Id Yennayer Public holiday
Weekend Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl Public holiday
Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch Public holiday
Weekend Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day Public holiday
Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab Public holiday
Weekend Youth Day Eid Al Chabab Public holiday
Weekend Unity Day Aid Al Wahda Public holiday
Weekend 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 2027

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

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February

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March

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April

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May 1

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June

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July 1

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August 3

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September

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October 1

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November 2

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December

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Long weekends in Morocco 2027

4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan

No leave needed

3days

Sat 9 Jan – Mon 11 Jan

No leave needed

4days

Thu 14 Jan – Sun 17 Jan

Take off Fri 15 Jan

3days

Fri 30 Jul – Sun 1 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Fri 20 Aug – Sun 22 Aug

No leave needed

4days

Thu 18 Nov – Sun 21 Nov

Take off Fri 19 Nov

Morocco vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027

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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.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Morocco

How many public holidays does Morocco have in 2027?

11 national public holidays. That ranks Morocco #131 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.

How many long weekends are there in Morocco in 2027?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 15 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 14 January.

Which Morocco public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab (Sat 14 Aug), Youth Day (Sat 21 Aug), Unity Day (Sun 31 Oct) and Green March (Sat 6 Nov). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Morocco?

August, with 3 national holidays: Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab, Revolution of the King and the People and Youth Day.