MoroccovsPortugal
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
11
Only Portugal
What the numbers say
In 2026, Morocco has 11 nationwide public holidays and Portugal has 13, so Portugal gets 2 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 9 for Portugal (4 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); Portugal offers 4 and 4. Portugal has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Morocco and April in Portugal.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Morocco
Portugal is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Portugal
Morocco is working these days.