Public holidays in Western Sahara, 2028
9 public holidays, 6 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Western Sahara drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) on Saturday 26 February.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 26 February | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 27 February | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 8 March | First Martyr | Wednesday |
| 5 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Friday |
| 10 May | May 20 Revolution | Wednesday |
| 25 May | Islamic New Year | Thursday |
| 9 June | Day of the Martyrs | Friday |
| 17 June | Day of National Unity | Saturday |
| 3 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Western Sahara have in 2028?
9 nationwide public holidays, 6 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Western Sahara?
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), on Saturday 26 February 2028.
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.