How many public holidays are there in Libya in 2026?

HolidaysMap lists 14 public holidays for Libya in 2026. The list can include holidays observed only in some regions or states.

What is the first public holiday in Libya in 2026?

The first public holiday in Libya in 2026 is February 17 Revolution Day on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

Which Libya public holidays in 2026 fall on a weekend?

None of the public holidays in Libya in 2026 fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

Where can I get Libya public holiday data for my app?

The HolidaysMap public holidays API returns Libya holidays as JSON, CSV or XML. Create a free account, copy your API key and query the /api/v1/holidays endpoint.

Public Holidays in Libya 2026

HolidaysMap lists 14 public holidays for Libya in 2026, which can include holidays observed only in some regions. The first is February 17 Revolution Day on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 and the last is Independence Day on Thursday, 24 December 2026.

Libya public holidays 2026 calendar

Date	Day	Holiday	In 2027
February
17 February	Tuesday	February 17 Revolution Day	Wednesday, 17 February
March
19 March	Thursday	Eid al-Fitr	Monday, 8 March
20 March	Friday	Eid al-Fitr Day 2	Tuesday, 9 March
May
1 May	Friday	Labour Day	Saturday, 1 May
25 May	Monday	Eid al-Adha	Friday, 14 May
26 May	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha Day 2	Saturday, 15 May
27 May	Wednesday	Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)	Sunday, 16 May
June
15 June	Monday	Islamic New Year	Friday, 4 June
16 June	Tuesday	Islamic New Year	Friday, 4 June
August
24 August	Monday	Prophet's Birthday	Friday, 13 August
25 August	Tuesday	Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)	Saturday, 14 August
September
16 September	Wednesday	Martyrs' Day	Thursday, 16 September
October
23 October	Friday	Liberation Day	Saturday, 23 October
December
24 December	Thursday	Independence Day	Friday, 24 December

Weekends and long weekends in 2026

None of the 14 public holidays in Libya fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which makes a three-day weekend where the weekend is Saturday and Sunday: Eid al-Fitr Day 2, Labour Day, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet's Birthday, Liberation Day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Libya in 2026?: HolidaysMap lists 14 public holidays for Libya in 2026. The list can include holidays observed only in some regions or states.
What is the first public holiday in Libya in 2026?: The first public holiday in Libya in 2026 is February 17 Revolution Day on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Which Libya public holidays in 2026 fall on a weekend?: None of the public holidays in Libya in 2026 fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Where can I get Libya public holiday data for my app?: The HolidaysMap public holidays API returns Libya holidays as JSON, CSV or XML. Create a free account, copy your API key and query the /api/v1/holidays endpoint.

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Dates are based on HolidaysMap data. The list can include holidays that are observed only in some regions or states of a country, so confirm important dates with your government's official calendar.

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