Morocco Public Holidays 2028

Morocco 2028 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.

Weekend Days: Saturday & Sunday

Date Day Holiday Type
2028-01-01 Saturday, January 1, 2028 New Year's Day National
2028-01-11 Tuesday, January 11, 2028 Independence Manifesto Day National
2028-02-26 Saturday, February 26, 2028 Eid al-Fitr (2 days) Religious
2028-05-01 Monday, May 1, 2028 Labour Day National
2028-05-03 Wednesday, May 3, 2028 Eid al-Adha (2 days) Religious
2028-07-30 Sunday, July 30, 2028 Throne Day National
2028-08-02 Wednesday, August 2, 2028 Prophet's Birthday Religious
2028-11-18 Saturday, November 18, 2028 Independence Day National

2028 Holiday Summary

Total public holidays: 8

National holidays: 5

Religious holidays: 3

Weekend days: Saturday & Sunday

About Public Holidays in Morocco

Morocco's public holiday calendar reflects its rich blend of Amazigh, Arab, Islamic, and modern national identity. In addition to shared Islamic holidays like Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, Morocco celebrates Throne Day on 30 July, marking King Mohammed VI's accession in 1999 — one of the country's most festive national occasions. Other national holidays include Manifesto of Independence Day on 11 January, Youth Day on 21 August, and Independence Day on 18 November. Morocco stands out among Arab countries by observing a Saturday-Sunday weekend, aligning with European business practices and reflecting its close economic ties with the EU. The country also observes Labour Day on 1 May as a public holiday. Morocco's economy is diversified across agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, phosphate mining, and services, with the work week running Monday through Friday and the weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Islamic holidays shift annually according to the lunar Hijri calendar.

Practical Information for Residents and Visitors

  • Government administrations and public institutions close on all official public holidays.
  • Moroccan Labour Law guarantees private sector employees paid leave on public holidays.
  • Many shops and restaurants operate with adjusted hours during Eid periods.
  • Religious holiday dates are announced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs following official moon sighting.
Public Holiday Details 2028
New Year's Day National
January 1, 2028 • Saturday • 1 day
Independence Manifesto Day National
January 11, 2028 • Tuesday • 1 day
Eid al-Fitr Religious
February 26, 2028 • Saturday • 2 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Labour Day National
May 1, 2028 • Monday • 1 day
Eid al-Adha Religious
May 3, 2028 • Wednesday • 2 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Throne Day National
July 30, 2028 • Sunday • 1 day
Prophet's Birthday Religious
August 2, 2028 • Wednesday • 1 day
Independence Day National
November 18, 2028 • Saturday • 1 day

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