Public holidays in Western Sahara, 2026
9 public holidays, 7 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Western Sahara drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February | Independence Day | Friday |
| 8 March | First Martyr | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 10 May | May 20 Revolution | Sunday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 9 June | Day of the Martyrs | Tuesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 17 June | Day of National Unity | Wednesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Western Sahara have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays, 7 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.