Public holidays in Morocco

10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Banks, post offices and most shops close — plan transport and bookings around these dates.

Here are all 10 nationwide public holidays in Morocco for 2026, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.

Next up
6
Nov
Green March
Eid Al Massira Al Khadra · Nationwide · falls on a Fri
in 47 days

All 2026 holidays

1
Jan
New Year's Day
Ras l' âm · Thu
Nationwide
11
Jan
Proclamation of Independence
Takdim watikat al-istiqlal · Sun
Nationwide
14
Jan
Amazigh New Year
Id Yennayer · Wed
Nationwide
1
May
Labour Day
Eid Ash-Shughl · Fri
Nationwide
30
Jul
Enthronement
Eid Al-Ârch · Thu
Nationwide
14
Aug
Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab
Oued Ed-Dahab Day · Fri
Nationwide
20
Aug
Revolution of the King and the People
Thawrat al malik wa shâab · Thu
Nationwide
21
Aug
Youth Day
Eid Al Chabab · Fri
Nationwide
6
Nov
Green MarchNext
Eid Al Massira Al Khadra · Fri
Nationwide
18
Nov
Independence Day
Eid Al Istiqulal · Wed
Nationwide

2026 calendar & bridge days

Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.

Public holidayBridge dayWeekendToday
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Best bridge days

  • 4
    days off
    1 Thu – Sun, Jan 4
    Take Fri, Jan 2 off
    for 1 day of leave
  • 4
    days off
    30 Thu – Sun, Aug 2
    Take Fri, Jul 31 off
    for 1 day of leave
  • 5
    days off
    10 Sat – Wed, Jan 14
    Take 12 Mon – Tue, Jan 13 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    14 Wed – Sun, Jan 18
    Take 15 Thu – Fri, Jan 16 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    14 Sat – Wed, Nov 18
    Take 16 Mon – Tue, Nov 17 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    18 Wed – Sun, Nov 22
    Take 19 Thu – Fri, Nov 20 off
    for 2 days of leave
Good to know

When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.

Public holiday FAQ

Morocco has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.

Travelling around a holiday?

We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.

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Holiday data from Nager.Date, public domain. Regional (state/province-level) holidays are included and labelled where they apply.