Morocco declares exceptional public holiday for Eid al-Adha

Morocco declares exceptional public holiday for Eid al-Adha
Friday 30 May 2025 - 18:02

The Moroccan government has announced that Monday, June 9, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday for state administrations and local authorities, in exceptional observance following Eid al-Adha, which falls on Saturday, June 7 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH).

According to a statement received by Hespress, the decision is in line with Article 3 of Decree No. 2.05.916, dated July 20, 2005, as amended and supplemented. The move grants an additional day off to public sector employees to extend the Eid holiday period.

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