Public Holidays in Morocco 2026
18 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Morocco's public-holiday calendar combines fixed national commemorations with Islamic festivals. Unity Day on October 31 is now a national holiday following the Royal Office's 2025 proclamation.
Morocco Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 11 | Sunday | Independence Manifesto Day |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Amazigh New Year |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Throne Day |
| Aug 14 | Friday | Oued Ed-Dahab Day |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Revolution of the King and the People |
| Aug 21 | Friday | Youth Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday Holiday Moon |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Unity Day |
| Nov 6 | Friday | Green March |
| Nov 18 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may move after official Moroccan moon-sighting announcements.
Royal, National and Islamic Holidays 2026
Throne Day on 30 July is one of Morocco's most important civic dates. Amazigh New Year on 14 January is now a paid national holiday.
Holiday Rules in Morocco
Islamic holidays depend on official moon sighting. Morocco also temporarily changes its clock during Ramadan, so time-zone planning can differ around the fasting month.
Morocco Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Throne Day is 30 July.
- Amazigh New Year is 14 January.
- Independence Day is 18 November.
- Islamic dates require moon-sighting confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Morocco Independence Day?
It is observed on 18 November.
Is Amazigh New Year a public holiday?
Yes. 14 January is a paid national holiday.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
Morocco confirms them through official moon sighting.
Does Morocco stay on UTC+1 all year?
Mostly, but the country temporarily returns to UTC during Ramadan under current practice.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government announcement of the official Maroc.ma 2026 national and religious holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.