Public Holidays in Lebanon 2026
22 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Lebanon's public-holiday calendar reflects its religious diversity, with both Western and Orthodox Christian holidays alongside Islamic observances and national civic dates.
Lebanon Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Feb 9 | Monday | St Maron's Day |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Rafic Hariri Commemoration |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Feast of the Annunciation |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 3 | Sunday | Martyrs' Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Resistance and Liberation Holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura Moon |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may change following official religious announcements.
Dual Christian Calendars and Islamic Holidays 2026
Lebanon recognizes both Western and Orthodox Easter traditions. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Ashura and the Prophet's Birthday follow the Hijri calendar.
Holiday Rules in Lebanon
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers issues closure memoranda for public administrations. Islamic dates depend on religious announcements, and some public-sector closures can extend beyond the core statutory days.
Lebanon Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 22 November.
- Both Western and Orthodox Easter dates are recognized.
- Eid dates depend on religious confirmation.
- Public-sector closure memoranda can add practical closure days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Lebanon Independence Day?
It is observed on 22 November.
Why does Lebanon have two Easter sets?
Lebanon recognizes both Western and Orthodox Christian traditions.
Why are Islamic dates marked provisional in 2027?
They depend on Hijri-calendar and religious authority announcements.
How many days is Eid al-Fitr officially listed?
The official framework provides two core Eid al-Fitr days, while public-sector memoranda can affect the practical closure period.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government directorate 2026 public-holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.