Libya holiday calendar

Public holidays in Libya 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Libya public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
15
Regional dates
0
Observances
0
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Libya

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Libya calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 5 listed dates.

Libya holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 15 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Libya for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
17 February Revolution DayLibya's statutory February 17 holiday recalling the 2011 uprising and its contested aftermath.Public holiday—
Eid al-FitrThe first of Libya's three statutory Eid al-Fitr days, confirmed as March 20 in 2026.Public holiday—
Eid al-Fitr · Day 2The second statutory day in Libya's 2026 Eid al-Fitr period, linked to the main festival guide.Public holiday—
Eid al-Fitr · Day 3The final statutory day in Libya's 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday period. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Eid al-Fitr · Day 3 in Libya.Public holiday—
Eid al-Fitr · Public-sector leaveOne-off GNU public-sector leave on 4 Shawwal 1447, not a fourth statutory Eid holiday.Public holiday—
Labour DayLibya's statutory May 1 holiday recognising workers, labour rights and solidarity. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labour Day in Libya.Public holiday—
Day of ArafahLibya's statutory Arafah holiday on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, confirmed as May 26 in 2026.Public holiday—
Eid al-AdhaThe first of Libya's three statutory Eid al-Adha days, confirmed as May 27 in 2026.Public holiday—
Eid al-Adha · Day 2The second statutory day in Libya's 2026 Eid al-Adha period. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Eid al-Adha · Day 2 in Libya.Public holiday—
Eid al-Adha · Day 3The final statutory day in Libya's 2026 Eid al-Adha holiday period. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Eid al-Adha · Day 3 in Libya.Public holiday—
Hijri New YearLibya's statutory holiday for 1 Muharram, confirmed as June 16 in 2026.Public holiday—
Mawlid al-NabawiLibya's statutory Mawlid holiday, confirmed as August 25, 2026. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Mawlid al-Nabawi in Libya.Public holiday—
Martyrs' DayLibya's September 16 holiday remembering Omar al-Mukhtar's 1931 execution and anti-colonial sacrifice.Public holiday—
Liberation DayLibya's October 23 holiday marking the 2011 declaration of liberation. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Liberation Day in Libya.Public holiday—
Independence DayLibya's December 24 holiday marking the 1951 proclamation of an independent sovereign state.Public holiday—

Sources for Libya holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.