The Moroccan government has announced an exceptional public holiday on Friday, May 29, 2026, in observance of Eid Al Adha. Africa Global Times reports that the North African nation is a Muslim-majority country, with approximately 99% of its population identifying as Muslim.
As reported by Yabiladi, in a press release issued on Friday, May 22, authorities said the decision to grant an extra public holiday for Eid Al Adha 2026 applies to state administrations and local government bodies.
The notice on the exceptional public holiday was announced on Friday, May 22, by the Head of Government Department, which said the measure was taken in accordance with Article 3 of Decree No. 2-05-916 of July 20, 2005.
The measure follows the celebration of Eid Al Adha, which is most likely to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, corresponding to 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 in the Islamic calendar.
According to Morocco World News, Eid Al Adha 2026 in Morocco will be observed on Wednesday, May 27, with Thursday, May 28, also declared a public holiday. This kind of decision to declare an exceptional public holiday for Eid Al Adha is not unusual in Morocco. When Eid Al Adha falls close to the weekend, the government often adds an extra day off to create a longer break.
The aim is to allow citizens more time to travel, visit family members, and spend the holiday in better conditions, especially for those who live far from their hometowns.
This extended break also gives families more flexibility to celebrate together.
