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Libya Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Libya
Libya has 5 national public holidays in 2026. All of them fall on a weekday. The next public holiday is Independence Day on Thursday, 24 December (in 58 days). There are 1 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
Next public holiday
Independence Day
Thursday, 24 December 2026 · عيد الاستقلال
Libya public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution Day | يوم ثورة 17 فبراير | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | عيد العمال | Public holiday | |
| Martyrs' Day | يوم الشهيد | Public holiday | |
| Liberation Day | يوم التحرير | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day Next | عيد الاستقلال | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Libya holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January
February 1
March
April
May 1
June
July
August
September 1
October 1
November
December 1
Long weekends in Libya 2026
1 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Wed 16 Sep – Sat 19 Sep
Take off Thu 17 Sep
Thu 24 Dec – Sat 26 Dec
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Libya?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.