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2026 Libya Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Libya, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

The Prophet's Birthday

56 days away

About Libya holidays in 2026

In 2026, Libya observes a variety of national and religious holidays. The year includes significant Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, and the Islamic New Year (Muharram). National holidays marking historical events like Libyan Revolution Day, Liberation Day, and Independence Day are also observed. Additionally, secular holidays like May Day and astronomical events such as equinoxes and solstices are noted.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
February 17, 2026TuesdayLibyan Revolution Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 26, 2026TuesdayDay of Arafah
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 16, 2026WednesdayMartyrs' Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 23, 2026FridayLiberation Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day

Planning around Libya holidays in 2026

  • Note that several holidays, particularly Islamic observances, are based on lunar calendars and their exact dates can shift.
  • Some holidays may have extended observance periods or associated public holidays.
  • Check the selected year for the most accurate holiday dates.
  • The calendar includes both national commemorations and religious festivals.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Libya's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a significant concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in March and May. This period includes major Islamic festivals and national commemorations.

The middle of the year, from June to August, features fewer holidays, with a notable cluster of religious observances in June and a single national holiday in August.

The latter part of the year sees a moderate distribution of holidays, with observances in September and October, followed by a small cluster at the very end of the year in December.

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