Public Holidays in Liberia 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Liberia's national calendar contains several holidays unique to the country's political history, including birthdays of former presidents and national remembrance days.
Liberia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Armed Forces Day |
| Mar 11 | Wednesday | Decoration Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | J.J. Roberts Birthday holiday Observed |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Fast and Prayer Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | National Unification Day |
| Jul 26 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Jul 27 | Monday | Independence Day holiday Observed |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Flag Day |
| Nov 5 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | William V.S. Tubman Birthday |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Tubman Birthday holiday Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Observed Monday dates follow the common Sunday-substitution pattern used for Liberian public holidays.
Independence and Presidential Commemorations 2026
Independence Day is 26 July. J.J. Roberts Birthday and William V.S. Tubman Birthday remain national holidays, alongside Decoration Day, Flag Day and National Unification Day.
Holiday Rules in Liberia
Several Liberian holidays are defined by weekday patterns, including Decoration Day, Fast and Prayer Day and Thanksgiving. Fixed holidays falling on Sunday are commonly observed on the following Monday.
Liberia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 26 July.
- Decoration Day is the second Wednesday in March.
- Fast and Prayer Day is the second Friday in April.
- Thanksgiving is the first Thursday in November.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Liberia Independence Day?
It is observed on 26 July.
When is Thanksgiving in Liberia?
It is the first Thursday in November.
Why is J.J. Roberts Birthday observed on 16 March in 2026?
15 March falls on Sunday, so the following Monday is observed.
What is Decoration Day?
It is a national remembrance holiday observed on the second Wednesday in March.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government tourism authority calendar listing Liberia's national public holidays and 2026 movable dates.
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, gazette or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.