A royal decision with historic significance.
The statement from the Royal Cabinet specifies that this choice aligns with the continuity of the 'historic turning point that the national cause has experienced' and follows the decisions of the United Nations Security Council (resolution 2797/2025)..
This resolution, hailed by Morocco as a major diplomatic success, reaffirms the relevance of the Moroccan autonomy proposal as a credible and realistic solution to the regional dispute concerning the Sahara.
By instituting this national day, King Mohammed VI aims to embed this decisive moment of bolstering sovereignty and territorial unity in the collective memory of the Kingdom.
'Unity Day': a new national symbol.
October 31 will now be celebrated every year as a paid public holiday, similar to Morocco's major national celebrations such as Throne Day or Green March.
The Unity Day honors the journey taken to defend the country's territorial integrity, the loyalty of the Moroccan people to their King, and the increasing international recognition of the Moroccan identity of the Sahara.
This new public holiday also reflects the Sovereign's recognition of all generations that contributed, through sacrifice and conviction, to consolidating the stability and cohesion of the Kingdom.
A celebration set to anchor in collective memory.
Starting in 2026, the Unity Day will officially feature in the national calendar.
Educational, cultural, and institutional activities will accompany this commemoration, highlighting the values of attachment to the homeland, solidarity, and loyalty to the Moroccan state.
This new national landmark reinforces the cohesion between the Throne and the people, in a context marked by an unprecedented international affirmation of Morocco on the diplomatic and regional stage.
Conclusion
The proclamation of October 31 as Unity Day is a strong symbolic act, rooted in the continuity of the historical process of the national cause.
By establishing it as a public holiday, His Majesty King Mohammed VI enshrines a moment of national pride in the long term, reminding that the unity of the Kingdom is both an achievement, a duty, and a horizon.
