MoroccovsAlgeria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
9
Only Morocco
3
Only Algeria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Morocco has 11 nationwide public holidays and Algeria has 5, so Morocco gets 6 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Ras l' âm and Eid Ash-Shughl.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Morocco has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Algeria (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Morocco offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Algeria offers 2 and 1. Morocco has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Morocco and January in Algeria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Morocco
Algeria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Algeria
Morocco is working these days.