| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-11 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2027-03-10 | Decoration Day | National |
| 2027-03-15 | J. J. Roberts Memorial Birthday | National |
| 2027-04-09 | Fasting and Prayer Day | National |
| 2027-05-14 | National Unification and Integration Day | National |
| 2027-07-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-08-24 | National Flag Day | National |
| 2027-11-04 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 2027-11-29 | Tubman Administration Goodwill Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Liberia have in 2027?
Liberia has 11 public holidays in 2027: 11 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, 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.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Liberia 2027
Liberia's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 13 - Mon 15 March: J. J. Roberts Memorial Birthday (3-day weekend, Saturday 13 March to Monday 15 March).
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 April: Fasting and Prayer Day (3-day weekend, Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April).
- Fri 14 - Sun 16 May: National Unification and Integration Day (3-day weekend, Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May).
- Sat 24 - Mon 26 July: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 24 July to Monday 26 July).
- Sat 27 - Mon 29 November: Tubman Administration Goodwill Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 27 November to Monday 29 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Liberia 2027
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 2027 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 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Liberia in 2027. 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 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Liberia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Liberia (2027)
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.