How many public holidays does Morocco have in 2026?
Morocco has 17 public holidays in 2026, per Morocco Public Holidays 2026 — national and religious holidays (jours fériés).
Morocco has 17 public holidays in 2026, per Morocco Public Holidays 2026 — national and religious holidays (jours fériés). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 20–23 August 2026.
17 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
13
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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27
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30
31
- 1New Year's Day
- 11Proclamation of Independence Manifesto
- 14Amazigh New Year (Yennayer)
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
No holidays this month.
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 21Eid al-Fitr (expected)
- 22Eid al-Fitr (expected)
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 27Eid al-Adha (expected)
- 28Eid al-Adha (expected)
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 17Fatih Muharram (Islamic New Year, expected)
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 30Throne Day
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 14Oued Ed-Dahab Allegiance Day
- 20Revolution of the King and the People
- 21Youth Day
- 25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected)
- 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected)
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 6Green March Anniversary
- 18Independence Day
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
Long Weekends in Morocco, 2026
Morocco has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 20–23 August 2026, covering Revolution of the King and the People and Youth Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
10–11 January 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat10Saturday
- Sun11Proclamation of Independence ManifestoHoliday
21–22 March 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat21Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
- Sun22Eid al-Fitr (expected)Holiday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
27–28 May 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Wed27Eid al-Adha (expected)Holiday
- Thu28Eid al-Adha (expected)Holiday
14–16 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri14Oued Ed-Dahab Allegiance DayHoliday
- Sat15Saturday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
20–23 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Thu20Revolution of the King and the PeopleHoliday
- Fri21Youth DayHoliday
- Sat22Saturday
- Sun23SundayHoliday
25–26 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Tue25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected)Holiday
- Wed26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected)Holiday
6–8 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri6Green March AnniversaryHoliday
- Sat7Saturday
- Sun8SundayHoliday
Morocco Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Morocco has 17 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 18 November (Independence Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 11 January 2026 | Sunday | Proclamation of Independence Manifesto | Holiday |
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (expected) | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (expected) | Holiday |
| 17 June 2026 | Wednesday | Fatih Muharram (Islamic New Year, expected) | Holiday |
| 30 July 2026 | Thursday | Throne Day | Holiday |
| 14 August 2026 | Friday | Oued Ed-Dahab Allegiance Day | Holiday |
| 20 August 2026 | Thursday | Revolution of the King and the People | Holiday |
| 21 August 2026 | Friday | Youth Day | Holiday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected) | Holiday |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Eid al-Mawlid, expected) | Holiday |
| 6 November 2026 | Friday | Green March Anniversary | Holiday |
| 18 November 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Holiday |
Official source: Morocco Public Holidays 2026 — national and religious holidays (jours fériés) (Combined list of civil national holidays and religious holidays. Islamic dates (the two Eids, the Islamic New Year and the Prophet's Birthday) follow local moon sighting and are often observed a day after the Gulf; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026 and Morocco typically observes two days for each Eid and for the Prophet's Birthday.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National civil and religious holidays. Islamic dates follow local moon sighting and are often a day after the Gulf; Morocco typically observes two days for each Eid and the Prophet's Birthday.
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Seasons in Morocco
Morocco is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Mediterranean north with wet winters and dry summers; the interior and south grade into desert.
Current season in Morocco
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Morocco in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Morocco in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 20-23 August 2026, covering Revolution of the King and the People and Youth Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 Morocco holiday calendar?
The official source is Morocco Public Holidays 2026 — national and religious holidays (jours fériés) (Combined list of civil national holidays and religious holidays. Islamic dates (the two Eids, the Islamic New Year and the Prophet's Birthday) follow local moon sighting and are often observed a day after the Gulf; the dates shown are the expected ones for 2026 and Morocco typically observes two days for each Eid and for the Prophet's Birthday).