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Amazigh New Year
Learn when Amazigh New Year is observed in Morocco, with dates, holiday type, and related calendar details.
Facts
- Date
- January 14, 2027
- Local name
- Id Yennayer
- Country
- Morocco
- Category
- COUNTRY_PUBLIC
- Type
- public, national
What is Amazigh New Year?
Amazigh New Year is a cultural celebration marking the start of the Amazigh calendar, taking place in Morocco on January 14th, 2026. This year it falls on a {Date} in Morocco. In Morocco, {Holiday} takes place on January 14th.
The Amazigh New Year is a significant event for the Amazigh community, who make up a large portion of Morocco's population. It is a public holiday in Morocco. On this day, businesses and government offices typically close in {Country}.
Why it matters
Significant to the Amazigh community, who make up a large portion of Morocco's population, this holiday celebrates their cultural heritage and calendar. This event has real-world relevance to Morocco's social and cultural context. In Morocco, Amazigh New Year is a time to reconnect with one's roots and celebrate the country's rich cultural diversity.
How to observe
Traditional performances, Amazigh attire, and local cuisine are part of the observance in Morocco. Consuming traditional foods and drinks, attending cultural events, and wearing traditional attire are also ways to observe this holiday.
In {Country}, people often engage in festivities that honor their Amazigh heritage, such as music and dance performances.
Dates
| Year | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-01-14 | View 2025 holidays |
| 2026 | 2026-01-14 | View 2026 holidays |
| 2027 | 2027-01-14 | View 2027 holidays |
| 2028 | 2028-01-14 | View 2028 holidays |