Public & Private Holidays in Morocco – 2025
As a gateway to Africa and a country of diversity, Morocco boasts scenic mountain ranges, sweeping deserts, and ancient cities with its land area spanning 446,550 km². Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, is considered the economic and business center of Morocco and is home to the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Africa and the seventh-largest in the world. The population of Morocco is estimated at 36,471,769.
Public holidays in Morocco consist of religious and national holidays observed by Moroccans across the country.
When are public holidays in Morocco?
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 11 | Proclamation of Independence Day |
| Mar 31 | Eid-al-Fitr |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| Jun 7 | Eid-al-Adha |
| Jul 30 | Enthronement |
| Jun 27 | Fatih Muharram |
| Aug 14 | Oued Ed-Dahab Day |
| Aug 20 | Revolution Day |
| Aug 21 | Youth Day |
| Sep 5 | Eid Al Mawlid |
| Nov 6 | Green March Day |
| Nov 18 | Independence Day |
Which are the public holidays in Morocco?
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Morocco, marking the first day of the new year in the Gregorian calendar and is celebrated worldwide.
Proclamation of Independence Day
The Proclamation of Independence Day in Morocco commemorates Morocco’s first proclamation of independence in 1944.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Morocco is observed in commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement.
Eid-al-Fitr
Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslims in Morocco and around the world.
Enthronement
The Enthronement Day is a national holiday in Morocco, marking the King’s accession to the throne on this day in 1999.
Eid-al-Adha
Eid-al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, signifies the sacrifice made to God by the Prophet Abraham.
Oued Ed-Dahab Day
This holiday commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco from Mauritania in 1979.
Revolution Day
Also known as the King and People’s Revolution Day, the Moroccan Revolution Day commemorates the exile of Sultan Mohammed V on this day in 1953.
Youth Day
Youth Day is a public holiday in Morocco, celebrated on the reigning King’s birthday, and is in honor of the contribution of the youth to the Kingdom.
Fatih Muharram
In Morocco, this day marks the Islamic New Year and the Prophet’s journey from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD.
Green March Day
The Green March Day is a national holiday in Morocco and commemorates the 1975 demonstrations over the Province of Sahara.
Eid Al Mawlid
Eid Al Mawlid, also known as Milad un Nabi, commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of the Qu’ran.
Independence Day
Known as Fete de lÍndependence, the Moroccan Independence Day is a national holiday. It commemorates Moroccan independence when King Mohammed returned from exile in 1955.