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2026 Liberia Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Liberia for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

17

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Flag Day

59 days away

About Liberia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Liberia observes a variety of national holidays, including significant cultural and historical commemorations. The year begins with New Year's Day and Pioneers Day in January, followed by Armed Forces Day in February. March is a particularly busy month, featuring Decoration Day, J. J. Roberts Birthday, and the March Equinox. Later in the year, Liberians celebrate National Unification Day in May, Flag Day in August, and Thanksgiving in November, culminating in Christmas Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 7, 2026WednesdayPioneers Day
February 11, 2026WednesdayArmed Forces Day
March 11, 2026WednesdayDecoration Day
March 15, 2026SundayJ. J. Roberts Birthday
March 16, 2026MondayDay off for J. J. Roberts Birthday
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 10, 2026FridayFast and Prayer Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayNational Unification Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 24, 2026MondayFlag Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 5, 2026ThursdayThanksgiving
November 29, 2026SundayWilliam Tubmans Birthday
November 30, 2026MondayDay off for William Tubmans Birthday
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Liberia holidays in 2026

  • Observe that some holidays may have an additional day off observed on the following day.
  • Note that several holidays are tied to astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices.
  • Be aware that March has a high concentration of holidays and observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Liberia's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in March, with four distinct holidays and associated days off. This period is followed by a relatively quiet April and May before activity picks up again.

The latter half of the year features a more dispersed pattern of holidays, including Flag Day in August and a cluster of three holidays in November, comprising Thanksgiving and the observance of William Tubman's Birthday with its associated day off. The year concludes with Christmas Day.

The calendar includes several holidays that are tied to astronomical events, such as the March Equinox, June Solstice, September Equinox, and December Solstice, which fall on various dates throughout the year.

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