Public holidays in Morocco
Public holidays
| Date | English name | Local name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Ras l' âm | |
| January 11 | Independence Manifesto Day | Takdim watikat al-istiqlal | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Eid Ash-Shughl | |
| July 30 | Throne Day | Eid Al-Ârch | Commemorates the Enthronement of Mohammed VI of Morocco on July 30, 1999 |
| August 14 | Oued Ed-Dahab Day | Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab | |
| August 20 | Revolution Day | Thawrat al malik wa shâab | |
| August 21 | Youth Day | Eid Al Chabab | Birthday of Mohammed VI of Morocco |
| November 6 | Green March | Eid Al Massira Al Khadra | |
| November 18 | Independence Day | Eid Al Istiqlal | Morocco National Day |
Movable holidays
The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Description |
| Muharram 1 | Islamic New Year | Fatih Muharram | |
| Rabi' al-awwal 12 | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad | Eid Al Mawled | |
| Shawwal 1 | Eid al-Fitr | Eid Sghir | |
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10 | Eid al-Adha | Eid Kbir | |
References
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