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ARYouth Day 2026 — Morocco
عيد الشباب — ذكرى ميلاد الملك محمد السادس
Revolution of the King and the People (Thu Aug 20) + Youth Day (Fri Aug 21) = two consecutive public holidays. Add the weekend → 4 days off in a row (Thu–Fri–Sat–Sun) with zero leave days needed.
Long weekend calculatorYouth Day: history and significance
Youth Day (عيد الشباب) is celebrated every year on August 21, the birthday of King Mohammed VI, born on August 21, 1963, in Rabat. In 2026, the King celebrates his 63rd birthday.
King Mohammed VI: a commitment to youth
Enthroned on July 30, 1999, Mohammed VI has placed youth at the heart of his reign. Key initiatives include:
- Forsati Programme: youth employment and skills development
- INDH (National Initiative for Human Development)
- Universal pre-school education
- New Development Model: human capital investment for youth
- 2030 World Cup co-hosted with Spain and Portugal
Youth Day celebrations
Youth Day is marked by cultural, sporting and artistic events across the Kingdom. School competitions, concerts and community events celebrate Moroccan youth. The King sometimes delivers a message addressed to the youth of Morocco on this occasion.
Youth Day 2026, 2027, 2028
- 2026: Friday August 21 — follows Revolution Day (Thu 20) → 4 days off
- 2027: Saturday August 21 — 3-day weekend
- 2028: Monday August 21