Skip to content

Labour Day in Morocco

2028 holiday dates

Monday, 1 May 2028

Estimated / awaiting confirmation

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Labour Day

Morocco observes Labour Day, Fête du Travail, on 1 May. It appears on the Kingdom's official list of national holidays and affects public administration, workplaces and financial services.

Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Saturday, 1 May 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked

2027 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

www.maroc.ma

Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29

The official national portal lists fixed and religious holidays; lunar dates require observation and annual announcement.

www.maroc.ma

Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-29

Provisional date under the current framework; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The official national portal lists fixed and religious holidays; lunar dates require observation and annual announcement.

Office arrangements

Public offices and many private workplaces close on 1 May. Continuous and essential operations may retain staff under applicable employment rules.

Bank arrangements

Bank branches typically close. Customers should plan branch transactions ahead and check settlement timing around the holiday.

School arrangements

Schools ordinarily suspend classes for the holiday, subject to the applicable official or institutional calendar.

History

The observance belongs to the international labour movement and developed in Morocco alongside organized labour and modern employment protections. Morocco's Labour Code regulates work and pay around public holidays.

Why it matters

The day focuses attention on employment, wages, working conditions and social dialogue. It also gives residents and businesses a fixed annual closure date for planning.

Observance

Trade unions may organize marches, meetings and public statements, especially in major cities. The scale and routes of events vary from year to year.

Travel and planning

Demonstrations can affect central roads and public transport. Check local traffic notices and business hours before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

When is Labour Day in Morocco?

It is observed on 1 May.

Is it on Morocco's official holiday calendar?

Yes. The government portal lists Fête du Travail among national holidays.

Can transport be affected?

Yes. Marches and closures may change traffic and local service schedules.

View all Morocco public holidays 2028

Holiday guides

Holiday Tools

View all tools →