Number of Public Holidays in Morocco 2024
Morocco, rich in traditions and history, celebrates several public holidays throughout the year. The number of public holidays in Morocco is 16, divided between religious and civil holidays.
Here is a detailed description of each holiday:
- New Year
Morocco celebrates the beginning of the new civil year with festivities and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and new beginnings for many.
- Manifesto of independence
The Manifesto of January 11, 1944 or the Manifesto of the Independence of Morocco is a greatly symbolic act in Morocco, which consolidates and formalizes the nationalist positions against French colonial rule.
- Amazigh New Year 2974
In 2024, Yennayer will celebrate the Amazigh New Year on January 14, marking the start of the year 2974 according to the ancient agrarian Amazigh calendar.
- Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is the Muslim holiday marking the breaking of the fast in the month of Ramadan. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Shawwal.
- Labor Day
International Workers' Day, now Labor Day, is an annual international holiday celebrating workers. It is the occasion for major demonstrations of the labor movement.
- Eid Al Adha
Muslim religious festival commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham, celebrated at the time of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
- 1st Moharram 1446
The Islamic New Year 1446 (2024) starts on Muharram's first day, marking a time for Muslims to reflect, pray, and embrace spiritual renewal in this sacred period.
- Throne Party
Throne Day aims to celebrate the accession to the throne of the Moroccan sovereign, and is therefore celebrated on July 30 of each year, thus commemorating July 30, 1999, the date of the enthronement of Mohammed VI.
- Allegiance Oued Eddahab
This day commemorates the return of the Oued Eddahab region to Morocco in 1979. Ceremonies and patriotic activities are organized to celebrate this historic event.
- Revolution of the King and the people
The Revolution of the King and the People is, in the history of Morocco, the series of events which notably saw the French colonial authorities attempt to place Mohammed ben Arafa on the Alawite Throne.
- Youth Day
In 2024, Youth Day highlights King Mohammed VI's ongoing commitment to empowering young people, celebrating their role as the Kingdom's wealth in society, politics, and the economy.
- Eid Al Mawlid
This holiday honors the birth of Prophet Muhammad, featuring prayers, poetry recitations, and religious gatherings to commemorate his life and teachings.
- Anniversary of the Green March
The Green March is a large peaceful march that left Morocco on November 6, 1975 towards the Moroccan Sahara launched by King Hassan II with the aim of recovering it.
- Independence Day
Independence Day 2024 commemorates the achievement or declaration of Morocco's independence, marking a significant moment in the nation's history and freedom.
In conclusion, the number of public holidays in Morocco reflects the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Each holiday, whether religious or civil, is an opportunity to celebrate and remember significant events in Moroccan history.