Morocco combines fixed national dates — Throne Day on 30 July, Independence Manifesto Day, Green March Day on 6 November — with Islamic holidays that move each year.

How people take the days

Ramadan brings legally shortened working hours in the public sector and earlier closing across much of the private sector. Eid al-Adha closes business for two days and often longer in practice.

If you're visiting

Throne Day fills cities with portraits and lights. During Ramadan, many restaurants outside tourist areas close during daylight and reopen at sunset.

If you live here

Islamic dates are confirmed by moon sighting a day or two ahead, so schools and offices announce closures at very short notice.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Green March

6 Nov 2026

Public

Observance: Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.
Business: Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.
Transport: Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Independence Day

18 Nov 2026

Public

Observance: The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Business: Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Transport: Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.

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