| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-02-11 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2026-03-11 | Decoration Day | National |
| 2026-03-15 | J. J. Roberts Memorial Birthday | National |
| 2026-04-10 | Fasting and Prayer Day | National |
| 2026-05-14 | National Unification and Integration Day | National |
| 2026-07-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-08-24 | National Flag Day | National |
| 2026-11-05 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 2026-11-29 | Tubman Administration Goodwill Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Liberia have in 2026?
Liberia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 11 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in June, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Liberia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Liberia 2026
Liberia's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 10 - Sun 12 April: Fasting and Prayer Day (3-day weekend, Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April).
- Sat 22 - Mon 24 August: National Flag Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 22 August to Monday 24 August).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Liberia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Liberia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Liberia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Liberia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Liberia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Liberia (2026)
Our Liberia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day honours a nation's military services and the people who serve in them. The date and the name differ by country: the United Kingdom observes it in late June, Nigeria on 15 January, Pakistan on 6 September and Thailand on 18 January. Typical observances include military parades, air displays, open days at bases and ceremonies recognising veterans and serving personnel.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.