Public holidays in Western Sahara 2028
Every public holiday in Western Sahara in 2028 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Western Sahara, 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 27 February | Sunday | Proclamation of the SADR | National |
| 8 March | Wednesday | First Martyr | National |
| 5 May | Friday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 10 May | Wednesday | Creation of the Polisario Front | National |
| 20 May | Saturday | Commencement of the Armed Struggle | National |
| 25 May | Thursday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 9 June | Friday | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 17 June | Saturday | Uprising Day | National |
| 3 August | Thursday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 12 October | Thursday | National Unity Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 11 national holidays in 2028, 7 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
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