Eid al-Adha
Nationwide public holiday in Morocco · عيد الأضحى
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 17 May | Monday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Morocco.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Rabat around 16 May: high 24°C (75°F), low 16°C (62°F), rain on 10% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Rabat. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Rabat: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Morocco
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Eid al-Adha in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
More for Morocco
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.