School Holidays Calendar
Track all official school vacation periods in Morocco for the 2026 academic year with live countdowns.
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May Break
May 3, 2026 - May 10, 2026
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Autumn Break
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Winter Break
Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Mid-Semester Break
Jan 25, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026
Spring Break
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
May Break
May 3, 2026 - May 10, 2026
About
The Moroccan school calendar, set each year by the Ministry of National Education, defines the official dates for the start of the academic year, examinations, and school holidays across public and private schools in the Kingdom. The school year typically runs from early September to late June and includes five vacation periods: the autumn mid-term break in late October, the winter holidays in January, the spring mid-term break in late March, the spring holidays in April, and the long summer break. Dates may vary slightly depending on whether the school follows the national Moroccan calendar, the French Mission calendar, or another international system. This page presents the official Morocco school holidays calendar, vacation periods by term and national public holidays that apply to students, a practical tool for parents, teachers and families wishing to organize trips, activities, tutoring and family time.
About the Moroccan School Calendar
Official Calendar
The Ministry of National Education publishes the official school calendar each year. It applies uniformly to all public and private schools, including vocational training institutions.
Unified Schedule
Since the 2015 reform, all Moroccan schools follow the same vacation schedule regardless of region, level (primary, middle, or high school), or type (public or private).
Religious Holidays
In addition to the fixed vacation periods, students also get days off for religious holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday. These dates vary based on the lunar calendar.
Exam Periods
National exams (Baccalaureate, Regional) typically take place in June. The school year effectively ends after the last vacation period, with final exams following.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the school year start in Morocco?
The 2026 school year officially starts on Monday, September 8, 2025 for all cycles. Administrative staff and teachers begin earlier for preparation.
How many vacation periods are there?
There are 5 official vacation periods: Autumn (October), Winter (December), Mid-Semester (January-February), Spring (March), and May. Each lasts approximately 8 days.
Do private schools follow the same calendar?
Yes. The Ministry's school calendar is unified for all educational institutions in Morocco, including public schools, private schools, and vocational training centers.
Are religious holidays included in the school calendar?
Religious holidays (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Mawlid) are additional days off separate from the fixed vacation periods. Their exact dates depend on lunar calendar observations.
When do national exams take place?
Baccalaureate exams are typically scheduled in June 2026. Regional exams for first-year Baccalaureate students and provincial exams for middle school certification also take place in June.