The year 2026 is shaping up to be a generous one in Morocco when it comes to public holidays. The national calendar features 14 official days off, blending national pride, religious tradition, and symbolic milestones that reflect the country’s rich history and cultural fabric. These holidays serve not only as pauses in the work calendar but also as important moments for reflection, unity, and celebration.
The year kicks off with three key dates in January. New Year’s Day falls on Thursday the 1st, followed by the anniversary of the Independence Manifesto on Sunday the 11th. Just a few days later, on Wednesday the 14th, Moroccans will celebrate the Amazigh New Year, a cultural observance that has grown in recognition in recent years.
In March, one of the year’s most significant religious holidays arrives with Eid al-Fitr, expected on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Then in May, Labor Day lands on Friday the 1st, followed by Eid al-Adha – the Feast of Sacrifice – on Wednesday the 27th and Thursday the 28th, offering two more days of nationwide observance.
Another key Islamic date, the 1st of Muharram and Islamic New Year, will be observed on Wednesday, June 17, based on the lunar calendar.
July brings the Throne Day, a major national celebration honoring the monarchy, set for Thursday the 30th. August is especially packed with commemorations. The Day of Allegiance of Oued Eddahab will be marked on Friday the 14th, followed closely by the King and the People’s Revolution on Thursday the 20th and Youth Day on Friday the 21st. Later in the month, Eid al-Mawlid – the celebration of the Prophet’s birth – will take place over two days, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th.
October adds one more day to the list with the Unity Day (Eid al-Wahda), falling on Saturday the 31st. Finally, November closes out the year with two deeply symbolic events: the anniversary of the Green March on Friday the 6th, and Independence Day on Wednesday the 18th.
Throughout the year, these holidays will punctuate Morocco’s social and administrative calendar, offering citizens opportunities to rest, reflect, and come together in celebration of their shared identity and values.
