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Public holidays in Western Sahara, 2028
Holiday dates11vs 2027: +0
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays7not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days2
World rank183 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Proclamation of the SADR |
| Mar 8, 2028 | Wed | First Martyr |
| May 5, 2028 | Fri | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 10, 2028 | Wed | Creation of the Polisario Front |
| May 20, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Commencement of the Armed Struggle |
| May 25, 2028 | Thu | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Jun 9, 2028 | Fri | Martyrs' Day |
| Jun 17, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Uprising Day |
| Aug 3, 2028 | Thu | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Oct 12, 2028 | Thu | National Unity Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | 3 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 9, 2028 – Jun 11, 2028 | 3 days | Martyrs' Day |
Holiday count by year
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.