🇪🇭 Commencement of the Armed Struggle in Western Sahara

Commencement of the Armed Struggle is a public holiday observed in Western Sahara. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Western Sahara.

This year, Commencement of the Armed Struggle falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Commencement of the Armed Struggle', 'date_iso': '2026-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Western Sahara.

Next year, Commencement of the Armed Struggle will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Commencement of the Armed Struggle', 'date_iso': '2027-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Western Sahara. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Commencement of the Armed Struggle was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Commencement of the Armed Struggle', 'date_iso': '2025-05-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 20), 'date_display': '20 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in Western Sahara.

Yes, Commencement of the Armed Struggle is recognized as a public holiday in Western Sahara. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Commencement of the Armed Struggle from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Western Sahara holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.