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Public holidays · Africa · 2028

Flag of MoroccoMorocco Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Morocco

Morocco has 11 national public holidays in 2028. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 6 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #130
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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 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend 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
Labour Day Eid Ash-Shughl Public holiday
Weekend Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch Public holiday
Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab Oued Ed-Dahab Day Public holiday
Weekend Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab Public holiday
Youth Day Eid Al Chabab Public holiday
Unity Day Aid Al Wahda Public holiday
Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra Public holiday
Weekend 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 2028

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

January 3

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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 2028

6 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Sat 8 Jan – Tue 11 Jan

Take off Mon 10 Jan

3days

Fri 14 Jan – Sun 16 Jan

No leave needed

3days

Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May

No leave needed

3days

Sat 12 Aug – Mon 14 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Sat 19 Aug – Mon 21 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Sat 4 Nov – Mon 6 Nov

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Morocco vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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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 2028?

11 national public holidays. That ranks Morocco #130 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Morocco in 2028?

6 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 10 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 8 January.

Which Morocco public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Enthronement (Sun 30 Jul), Revolution of the King and the People (Sun 20 Aug) and Independence Day (Sat 18 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.