Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Morocco

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Morocco's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in Morocco

Friday 6 NovemberAnniversary of the Green March · المسيرة الخضراء
Wednesday 18 NovemberIndependence Day · عيد الاستقلال
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · عيد رأس السنة
Monday 11 January 2027Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto · ذكرى تقديم وثيقة الاستقلال
Tuesday 9 March 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · عيد الفطر
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · يوم العمال
Sunday 16 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · عيد الأضحى
Sunday 6 June 2027Islamic New Year · رأس السنة الهجرية
Friday 30 July 2027Feast of the Throne · عيد العرش
Saturday 14 August 2027Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) · المولد النبويّ
Saturday 14 August 2027Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab · يوم وادي الذهب
Friday 20 August 2027Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People · ثورة الملك والشعب
Saturday 21 August 2027Youth Day · عيد الشباب

All 2026 holidays in Morocco

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · عيد رأس السنة
Sunday 11 JanuaryAnniversary of the Independence Manifesto · ذكرى تقديم وثيقة الاستقلال
Friday 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · عيد الفطر
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · يوم العمال
Wednesday 27 MayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) · عيد الأضحى
Tuesday 16 JuneIslamic New Year · رأس السنة الهجرية
Thursday 30 JulyFeast of the Throne · عيد العرش
Friday 14 AugustAnniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab · يوم وادي الذهب
Thursday 20 AugustAnniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People · ثورة الملك والشعب
Friday 21 AugustYouth Day · عيد الشباب
Tuesday 25 AugustBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) · المولد النبويّ
Friday 6 NovemberAnniversary of the Green March · المسيرة الخضراء
Wednesday 18 NovemberIndependence Day · عيد الاستقلال

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Morocco

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Morocco?

Anniversary of the Green March — Friday 6 November.

How many public holidays does Morocco have?

Morocco has 13 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Morocco?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Morocco during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Morocco?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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