Public Holidays Morocco 2026
Complete calendar of official public holidays, religious holidays and school holidays in Morocco for 2026. Plan your business and tax returns.
Religious Holidays 2026
Indicative dates according to lunar observation
Religious holiday dates are based on the lunar calendar and may vary by 1 to 2 days depending on official observation of the crescent moon.
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, March 20, 2026
Festival of breaking the fast, marking the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's sacrifice.
1st Muharram
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Islamic New Year, beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Mawlid
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed.
National and Civil Holidays 2026
Fixed dates of the civil calendar
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Independence Manifesto | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Amazigh New Year | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Throne Day | Thursday, July 30, 2026 |
| Oued Eddahab Recovery | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Revolution of the King and the People | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Youth Day | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Green March Anniversary | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
School Holidays 2025-2026
Moroccan schools and foreign missions
Moroccan Schools
French Missions (AEFE)
* Foreign missions also integrate Moroccan national public holidays.
For Businesses
Employer Obligations
- Public holidays are paid rest days
- 100% increase if working on a public holiday
- Annual leave does not include public holidays
- Some sectors (hospitality, health) may derogate
Tax Impact
- Deadlines postponed if public holiday or weekend
- Monthly VAT: 20th (or next working day)
- Corporate tax installments: 04/30, 06/30, 09/30, 12/31
- Anticipate administration closures
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