Public Holidays in Libya 2026
14 listed public holiday/non-working dates in 2026
Libya's 2026 calendar follows statutory holidays and current government decisions, including the four-day Eid al-Fitr public-sector closure and the Arafat/Eid al-Adha period confirmed in May.
Libya Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | February 17 Revolution Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Government Leave Government |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Government |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Liberation Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Independence Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates and closure periods are provisional. Libya's education calendar already projects Eid al-Adha around 16 to 20 May 2027, but the final public-holiday decision can differ.
Islamic Holidays and Government Decisions 2026
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha generate multi-day closures. In August 2026, the Government of National Unity formally declared 25 August a public holiday for the Prophet's Birthday.
Holiday Rules in Libya
Islamic holiday dates are lunar and can change after official confirmation. The exact length of government closures is established by formal decisions rather than by calendar projection alone.
Libya Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 24 December.
- Liberation Day is 23 October.
- Eid closures can span several days.
- Islamic dates require official confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Libya Independence Day?
It is observed on 24 December.
Was the Prophet's Birthday officially confirmed in 2026?
Yes. The Government of National Unity declared 25 August 2026 a public holiday.
Why are 2027 Eid dates provisional?
The dates and closure periods depend on the lunar calendar and government decisions.
Does Libya use daylight saving time?
No. Libya remains on UTC+2 year-round.
Sources & methodology
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Official current-year declaration of 25 August 2026 as a public holiday.
Government decision confirming Arafat Day on 26 May and Eid al-Adha leave on 27-29 May 2026.
Official government decision setting the first three days of Shawwal as holidays plus a fourth public-sector leave day.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source note: the source note includes an independent calendar cross-check where a current year-specific government calendar was not readily accessible. Statutory rules and later official declarations take precedence. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed.