How many long weekends are there in Morocco in 2026?

Morocco has 22 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 11 natural long weekends and 11 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Morocco?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Morocco, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Morocco holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Morocco include New Year's Day (4 days off), Amazigh New Year (5 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).

🏖️ Morocco Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

14 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) → get 5 consecutive days

Wed, May 27

22 long weekends

New Year's Day

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

Amazigh New Year

Wednesday, Wed, Jan 14

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

January

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
Amazigh New YearWed, Jan 14

March

Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21

🇲🇦 Long Weekends in Morocco 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 2, get 5 off

Amazigh New Year

Wed, Jan 14 – Sun, Jan 18 · January

Bridge days: Thursday, Jan 15, Friday, Jan 16

Take 1, get 5 off

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Friday, May 29

Take 1, get 4 off

Islamic New Year

Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16 · June

Bridge days: Monday, Jun 15

Take 2, get 5 off

Hijra New Year

Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21 · June

Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19

Take 1, get 4 off

Feast of the Throne

Thu, Jul 30 – Sun, Aug 2 · July

Bridge days: Friday, Jul 31

Take 1, get 4 off

The Prophet's Birthday

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 24

Take 2, get 5 off

Independence Day

Wed, Nov 18 – Sun, Nov 22 · November

Bridge days: Thursday, Nov 19, Friday, Nov 20

Take 1, get 4 off

Amazigh New Year

Thu, Jan 14 – Sun, Jan 17 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 15

Take 1, get 4 off

Eid al-Fitr

Sat, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 9 · March

Bridge days: Monday, Mar 8

Take 1, get 4 off

Independence Day

Thu, Nov 18 – Sun, Nov 21 · November

Bridge days: Friday, Nov 19

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Anniversary of the Recovery Oued Ed-Dahab

Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16 · August

4 days off — no leave needed

Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People

Thu, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 23 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Youth Day

Fri, Aug 21 – Sun, Aug 23 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Anniversary of the Green March

Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8 · November

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto

Sat, Jan 9 – Mon, Jan 11 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Adha

Sat, May 15 – Mon, May 17 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Feast of the Throne

Fri, Jul 30 – Sun, Aug 1 · July

3 days off — no leave needed

Revolution of the King and the People

Fri, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 22 · August

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Morocco in 2026?: Morocco has 22 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 11 natural long weekends and 11 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Morocco?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Morocco, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Morocco holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Morocco include New Year's Day (4 days off), Amazigh New Year (5 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off).