Amazigh New Year
Id Yennayer
Details
- Country
Morocco- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Marks the new year of the Amazigh (Berber) agrarian calendar, celebrated with traditional foods and customs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Amazigh New Year a public holiday in Morocco?
- Yes, Amazigh New Year is an official public holiday in Morocco. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Amazigh New Year 2026?
- Amazigh New Year 2026 falls on January 14, 2026.
- What is Amazigh New Year called locally in Morocco?
- Amazigh New Year is locally known as "Id Yennayer" in Morocco.