{"country":"Western Sahara","code":"eh","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/eh.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/eh","holidays":[{"date":"2026-02-27","name":"Proclamation of the SADR","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-03-08","name":"First Martyr","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-03-20","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-05-10","name":"Creation of the Polisario Front","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-05-20","name":"Commencement of the Armed Struggle","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-05-27","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-06-09","name":"Martyrs' Day","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-06-16","name":"Islamic New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.","what_to_say":"Happy Hijri New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-06-17","name":"Uprising Day","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-08-25","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-10-12","name":"National Unity Day","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-02-27","name":"Proclamation of the SADR","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-03-08","name":"First Martyr","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-03-09","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-10","name":"Creation of the Polisario Front","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-05-16","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-20","name":"Commencement of the Armed Struggle","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-06-06","name":"Islamic New Year","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.","what_to_say":"Happy Hijri New Year!","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-06-09","name":"Martyrs' Day","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-06-17","name":"Uprising Day","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-08-14","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2027-10-12","name":"National Unity Day","day_off":true}],"moved_between_years":[{"name":"Eid al-Fitr","from":"2026-03-20","to":"2027-03-09","from_iso_week":"2026-W12","to_iso_week":"2027-W10","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Eid al-Adha","from":"2026-05-27","to":"2027-05-16","from_iso_week":"2026-W22","to_iso_week":"2027-W19","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Prophet's Birthday","from":"2026-08-25","to":"2027-08-14","from_iso_week":"2026-W35","to_iso_week":"2027-W32","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false},{"name":"Islamic New Year","from":"2026-06-16","to":"2027-06-06","from_iso_week":"2026-W25","to_iso_week":"2027-W22","calendar_days":-10,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false}],"working_days":{"2026":{"total":252,"months":{"January":22,"February":19,"March":21,"April":22,"May":19,"June":19,"July":23,"August":20,"September":22,"October":21,"November":21,"December":23},"quarters":{"Q1":62,"Q2":60,"Q3":65,"Q4":65}},"2027":{"total":254,"months":{"January":21,"February":20,"March":21,"April":22,"May":19,"June":20,"July":22,"August":22,"September":22,"October":20,"November":22,"December":23},"quarters":{"Q1":62,"Q2":61,"Q3":66,"Q4":65}}},"source":"TimeBento","built_on":"2026-11-04"}