Morocco declares exceptional holiday for state offices on March 23 for Eid al Fitr

Morocco declares exceptional holiday for state offices on March 23 for Eid al Fitr
Friday 13 March 2026 - 16:46

Morocco’s government has declared an exceptional holiday for state administrations and territorial collectivities on Monday, March 23, 2026, to mark Eid al Fitr, according to an official statement reported by state linked and national media.

The decision applies to public administrations and local authorities across the country and was issued under Article 3 of Decree No. 2.05.916 of July 20, 2005, as amended, the statement said.

The measure adds an exceptional day off within Morocco’s framework for official holidays linked to religious occasions. Government authorities announced the decision on Friday, March 13.

The announcement comes ahead of Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and is one of the main religious holidays observed nationwide.

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