Calendars
Public holidays in Western Sahara 2026
11 public holidays; 9 fall on a working day. The weekend in Western Sahara is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | Proclamation of the SADR |
| Sunday | First Martyrweekend |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitrestimated |
| Sunday | Creation of the Polisario Frontweekend |
| Wednesday | Commencement of the Armed Struggle |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adhaestimated |
| Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Yearestimated |
| Wednesday | Uprising Day |
| Tuesday | Prophet's Birthdayestimated |
| Monday | National Unity Day |
Notes
Estimated dates follow the moon or are announced each year, so they can move by a day or two.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Western Sahara. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.