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Western Sahara public holidays 2026

9public holidays
2long weekends
6bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Western Sahara in 2026

DateDayHoliday
Feb 27FridayIndependence Day
Mar 8SundayFirst Martyr
Mar 20FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
May 10SundayMay 20 Revolution
May 27WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Jun 9TuesdayDay of the Martyrs
Jun 16TuesdayIslamic New Year
Jun 17WednesdayDay of National Unity
Aug 25TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

In 2026, Western Sahara has 9 public holidays. 7 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with Independence Day on Friday, February 27, 2026 and the last one is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Long weekends in 2026

Best bridge days to book

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Jun 15 (1 day)5 days off (Jun 13 to Jun 17)Islamic New Year, Day of National Unity
Jun 8 (1 day)4 days off (Jun 6 to Jun 9)Day of the Martyrs
Aug 24 (1 day)4 days off (Aug 22 to Aug 25)Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Jun 18, Jun 19 (2 days)6 days off (Jun 16 to Jun 21)Islamic New Year, Day of National Unity
May 25, May 26 (2 days)5 days off (May 23 to May 27)Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 28, May 29 (2 days)5 days off (May 27 to May 31)Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Western Sahara have in 2026?
  1. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with Independence Day on Feb 27.
How many long weekends are there in Western Sahara in 2026?

2, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Feb 27 to Mar 1 (Independence Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2026 holidays in Western Sahara fall on a weekend?

First Martyr (Sunday, March 8, 2026), May 20 Revolution (Sunday, May 10, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Western Sahara: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.