Revolution Day, also known as the King and the People's Revolution Day, is a public holiday in Morocco, and it is observed on August 20 each year.
Revolution Day commemorates the day when King Mohammed V was forced into exile to Corsica by the French colonial power, also the Moroccan people's efforts against French colonial rule.
Morocco became a colony of French and Spain in 1912. In 1943, the Istiqlal Party was founded, which led most of the nationalist movements in Morocco. Being a central figure in the independence movement, Sultan Muhammad V was forced to exile in 1953, which led to more active and violent opposition to the French and Spanish protectorates.
In 1955, Sultan Muhammad V returned to Morocco and negotiated to restore independence gradually, and Morocco gained independence on March 2, 1956.
The following is the list of Revolution Day in Morocco from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Day | Aug 20, 2022 | Saturday |
| Revolution Day | Aug 20, 2023 | Sunday |
| Revolution Day | Aug 20, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Revolution Day | Aug 20, 2025 | Wednesday |
| Revolution Day | Aug 20, 2026 | Thursday |
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