On May 25, 2026, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) called on private sector companies to declare Friday, May 29, 2026, a paid holiday for the Eid al-Adha celebration. Eid al-Adha is observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Morocco, according to official announcements.
The CGEM's appeal aims to allow employees to fully participate in the religious festivities, which typically involve family gatherings and the ritual sacrifice. The confederation emphasized that this measure would support work-life balance and respect religious traditions.
This request follows the government's decision to grant a paid holiday to public sector employees on May 29. The CGEM's call is not mandatory but serves as a recommendation to private companies to align with the public sector.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic holidays, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. In Morocco, the holiday is marked by special prayers, family meals, and the distribution of meat to the needy.
