Western Sahara public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 2
Western Sahara public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 27 | Friday | Independence Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | First Martyr |
| March 20 – March 21 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 10 | Sunday | May 20 Revolution |
| May 27 – May 28 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 9 | Tuesday | Day of the Martyrs |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Day of National Unity |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- February 27 – March 13 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- May 27 – May 315 days off · if you take Friday May 29 off
- June 6 – June 94 days off · if you take Monday June 8 off
- June 13 – June 175 days off · if you take Monday June 15 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Western Sahara have in 2026?
Western Sahara has 9 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Western Sahara has 2 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.