11 days in 2026Western Sahara holidays 2026 and 2027
Every public holiday, religious day and popular observance in Western Sahara, with local names. Holidoodle uses this calendar to greet visitors from Western Sahara on your website, on the right day, in their language.
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Western Sahara holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 2 days | New Year's Day | celebrate |
| Fri, February 27 | Independence Day | celebrate |
| Sun, March 8 | First Martyr | remembrance |
| Fri, March 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | celebrate |
| Sun, May 10 | May 20 Revolution | celebrate |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | celebrate |
| Tue, June 9 | Day of the Martyrs | remembrance |
| Tue, June 16 | Islamic New Year | observance |
| Wed, June 17 | Day of National Unity | celebrate |
| Tue, August 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | observance |
| Thu, December 31 | New Year's Eve | celebrate |
Western Sahara holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 2 days | New Year's Day | celebrate |
| Sat, February 27 | Independence Day | celebrate |
| Mon, March 8 | First Martyr | remembrance |
| Tue, March 9 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | celebrate |
| Mon, May 10 | May 20 Revolution | celebrate |
| Sun, May 16 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | celebrate |
| Sun, June 6 | Islamic New Year | observance |
| Wed, June 9 | Day of the Martyrs | remembrance |
| Thu, June 17 | Day of National Unity | celebrate |
| Sat, August 14 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | observance |
| Fri, December 31 | New Year's Eve | celebrate |
Questions
How many holidays does Western Sahara have in 2026?
Holidoodle tracks 11 public holidays, religious days and popular observances in Western Sahara for 2026.
What language are visitors from Western Sahara greeted in?
In English, the country's main language, unless their browser uses another official language of Western Sahara.
Are days of remembrance celebrated?
No. 2 days in Western Sahara are days of remembrance. On those days visitors see a quiet, respectful card without confetti.
Sources: official public holiday rules (date-holidays, CC BY 3.0), and Holidoodle research. Lunar dates can shift by a day depending on moon sighting.