Public holidays in Morocco 2016

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Public holidays in Morocco 2016: public holidays 9; currency Dirham; main language Arabic.

  • Public holidays: 9
  • Year: 2016
  • Currency: Dirham
  • Main language: Arabic
  • Updated: 2026-10-04

Morocco observed **9 public holidays in 2016**, each marked by official closures or celebrations across the country. These included national observances like *Eid al-Fitr* and *Eid al-Adha*, as well as regional and religious holidays tied to Islamic, Amazigh, and civic traditions. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each day applied nationwide. | Nine official holidays were recorded for 2016, including both nationwide and regional observances. | Some holidays, like *Ashura* and *Revolution Day*, applied nationally, while others varied by region or community.

Public holidays
9
Year
2016
Currency
Dirham
Main language
Arabic
Updated
2026-10-04
Public holidays in Morocco, 2016
DateHolidayObserved
2016-01-01New Year's DayRas l' âm
2016-01-11Proclamation of IndependenceTakdim watikat al-istiqlal
2016-05-01Labour DayEid Ash-Shughl
2016-07-30EnthronementEid Al-Ârch
2016-08-14Zikra Oued Ed-DahabOued Ed-Dahab Day
2016-08-20Revolution of the King and the PeopleThawrat al malik wa shâab
2016-08-21Youth DayEid Al Chabab
2016-11-06Green MarchEid Al Massira Al Khadra
2016-11-18Independence DayEid Al Istiqulal

Morocco holiday calendar 2016

| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes | | 2016-01-11 | Proclamation of Independence | Yes | | 2016-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes | | 2016-07-30 | Enthronement | Yes | | 2016-08-14 | Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab | Yes | | 2016-08-20 | Revolution of the King and the People | Yes | | 2016-08-21 | Youth Day | Yes | | 2016-11-06 | Green March | Yes | | 2016-11-18 | Independence Day | Yes |