A List of Morocco Holidays that You Need to Know for 2025

If you are craving the African continent for your next vacation, your best shot is to go with Morocco. This country has a rich culture, mixed with delicious cuisines, beautiful buildings, and a diverse geography. However, to have the best experience, you need to learn about famous Morocco holidays. Although you can enjoy a festive environment and unique culture during that time, there could be high crowds and possibly inflated fares. This guide will take you through all the public as well as national holidays that may fall next year. Let’s have a look.

1. New Year’s Day

As per global customs, New Year’s Day falls on the 1st of January in Morocco. It is a national holiday and is celebrated across the country, regardless of the department. This day is heavily renowned, based on Western style. Mostly, fans and people celebrate in the evening of the 31st of December, and the businesses stay closed the next day.

2. Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto

The Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto is another national holiday that is observed on the 11th of January. The history of this day dates back to 1944 when 66 Moroccan nationalists signed a manifesto that led toward the independence of the country. In remembrance of this memorandum, the whole country stays closed.

3. Amazigh New Year (Yennayer)

Yennayer, or Berber New Year, is another national holiday in Morocco that is celebrated on the 13th or 14th of July every year. Although this leave is only specific to a particular ethnic group, Amazigh, the ruler has ordered it to be implemented as a public holiday across the entire country. During this time, you may expect serious bonfires and traditional festival meals, as well as dance parades in the territory.

4. Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)

Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday that will fall on the 31st of March next year. During that time, every office and building will be closed as Muslims will be celebrating the happy ending of their fasting month, Ramadan. It is to be noted that this holiday is observed for 3 days, where you may find a public break on the first 2 days while the 3rd day will be a government holiday, where only offices and some businesses will stay closed. Mind that this is a tentative leave and there could be a difference of one day based on the moon.

5. Labour Day/May Day

Labor Day, or International Workers’ Day, is celebrated on the 1st of May globally. Continuing this custom, Morocco also observes a national holiday. This day is dedicated to the hardworking community of the country, and ceremonies are held to recognize their efforts. Many cities, such as Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakesh, host parades as well as demonstrations.

6. Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)

Eid al-Adha or Eid Kabir is the day of slaughter and sacrifice. It is another national holiday that is celebrated by the majority of the country’s population, which is Muslim. This day is supposedly going to happen on the 6th of June – however, the dates could vary by 1 day, depending on the movement of the moon. On this day, Muslims slaughter animals, remembering the sacrifice offered by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.). Just like Eid-ul-Fitr, there will be 3 days off, with the 3rd day only being the government leave.

7. Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)

Fatih Muharram or Hijra New Year is the beginning of a new year on the 1st of Muharram, as per the Muslim calendar. It will supposedly fall on the 27th of June, and there will be a public holiday across the country. This time is often related to spiritual and religious renovation. Many Muslim sects also hold special congregations in memory of beloved companions of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.) on this day.

8. Feast of the Throne

The Feast of the Throne, or enthronement, is a national holiday in Morocco that is celebrated on the 30th of June in remembrance of King Mohammed IV’s coronation in 1999. The day is observed as a sign of loyalty for the people of the country and also shows a reaffirmation to the king. Various official ceremonies are held on the throne day, including the bay’ah ceremony, where administrators pledge to the King.

9. Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab

Oued Ed-Dahab is the southernmost part of Morocco and contains 16 provinces. On the 14th of August, 1979, this region declared its allegiance to King Hassan II, making their official integration with Morocco. This loyalty proved a final nail in the coffin as the country gained control of the remaining territory from Spanish colonisation.

10. Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People

Revolution Day, or the Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, is a significant national holiday in Morocco, celebrated on the 20th of August. On this day in 1953, Sultan Muhammad V was exiled, opening a new chapter for the Moroccan people in their struggle against French rule. Eventually, this movement led to the freedom of this country in 1956. In remembrance, a congregation of various citizens meets, and they remember the resilience and fight of their people for independence.

11. Youth Day

As the name indicates, this day is dedicated to the younger generation of the country, highlighting their initiatives in nation-building and improving the lives of the people. The history of this day dates back to 1956, when the King specified a day for youth, as they played a huge role in the independence. Youth Day falls on the 21st of August every year.

12. The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Tentative Date)

5 September is a tentative day, marking the birth of the prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). Also known as Eid al Mawlid or Milad, it is a happy occasion for Muslims of the country, and they perform various religious prayers on this day. On this occasion, the whole country will be closed under the order of the king as the day is declared a national holiday.

13. Anniversary of the Green March

The Anniversary of the Green March is celebrated on the 6th of September and is a national holiday. This Western Sahara was under Spanish colonization and was freed under the flag of King Hassan II when 350,000 people held a peaceful march towards this region. In memory of that iconic day, the locals celebrate this day on the 6th of November every year and revive their vow to protect the homeland.

14. Independence Day

The last holiday of 2025 is going to be Independence Day on November 18. On this day in 1955, King Mohammed V returned to the country and regained control, ending French colonisation. The Moroccan nationalist movement played a huge role in this regard. You may expect a full public holiday, with the workplace being closed.

It is to be noted that all the above holidays are either government or national. There are also various seasonal/local leaves in the countries, such as Christmas, March Equinox, or June Solstice. However, they are only region-specific and are not celebrated across the country. Learn from your travel agent before booking your vacation.