Public Holidays in Lebanon
Statutory public holidays in Lebanon, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Lebanon at a glance
Lebanon’s public holidays span Christian and Muslim dates, reflecting the country’s religious mix, alongside national commemorations. Easter is celebrated on both Western and Orthodox dates.
Because so many dates are lunar or moveable, the calendar varies year to year, and religious festivals close different parts of the country at different times.
Lebanon public holidays 2026
Lebanon has 19 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Saint Maron's Day | Feb 9Mon | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 21Sat | National |
| Feast of the Annunciation | Mar 25Wed | National |
| Catholic Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Apr 10Fri | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Martyrs' Day | May 3Sun | National |
| Resistance and Liberation Day | May 10Sun | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
Showing 12 of 19 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Lebanon
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Lebanon.
Beirut
A Mediterranean capital of corniche walks, nightlife and a rebuilt downtown.
Tripoli
A city of Mamluk souqs, Crusader citadel and a strong sweet-making tradition.
Sidon
An ancient Phoenician port with a sea castle and a restored old souq.
Byblos
A town on one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world.
Zahle
A Bekaa valley city of vineyards, riverside restaurants and arak.
Top attractions in Lebanon
The places that draw most visitors to Lebanon.
Baalbek
The vast Roman temple complex of Heliopolis, with colossal stonework.
Jeita Grotto
A karst cave system of stalactites and underground river, a national symbol.
Byblos
A harbour town with Phoenician, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman layers.
Tyre
A Phoenician island city with Roman hippodrome and Crusader cathedral.
Pigeon Rocks
Two offshore rock arches at the western tip of the Beirut corniche.
Kadisha Valley
A deep gorge holding hermit caves and cliff monasteries below the cedars.
Festivals, food and getting around Lebanon
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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Orthodox Christmas
Falls on Jan 6
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St Maron's Day
Falls on Feb 9
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Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri
Falls on Feb 14
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Teachers' Day
Falls on Mar 9
Food & drink
Getting around
Service taxis and minibuses are the main public transport; distances are short but mountain roads are slow in winter.
Travelling around Lebanon’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Lebanon tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Lebanon's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Lebanon public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Lebanon have?
Lebanon has 19 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Lebanon is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Lebanon's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Lebanon typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Lebanon?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Lebanon?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Lebanon
School term dates in Lebanon
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.