Public holidays in Morocco

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This is a list of holidays in Morocco.

Public holidays

Date English Name Local Name Description
Muharram 1 Muslim New Year Fatih Muharram
Rabi' al-awwal 12 Birth of the Prophet Muhammad Eid Al Mawled
Shawwal 1 Eid ul-Fitr Eid Sghir
Dhu al-Hijjah 10 Eid ul-Adha Eid Kbir
January 1 New Year's Day Ras l' âm
January 11 Proclamation of Independence Takdim watikat al-istiqlal
May 1 Labour day Eid Ash-Shughl
July 30 Enthronement Eid Al-Ârch
August 14 Oued Ed-Dahab Day Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab
August 20 Revolution of the King and the People Thawrat al malik wa shâab
August 21 Youth Day Eid Al Chabab Birthday of King Mohammed VI
November 6 Green March Eid Al Massira Al Khadra
November 18 Independence Day Eid Al Istiqulal Morocco's National day

References

http://www.morocco-guide.com/informations/ramadan-dates-and-moroccan-public-holidays