Public holidays
Lebanon: 19 public holiday dates in 2026 (19 days off) and 19 in 2027 (19 days off), with 247 working days in 2026 and 250 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 6 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day | Yes |
| Monday 9 February 2026 | 2026-W07 | Saint Maron's Day | Yes |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Saturday 21 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | Feast of the Annunciation | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Catholic Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 10 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Orthodox Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Sunday 3 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Sunday 10 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Resistance and Liberation Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Tuesday 16 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Islamic New Year Day | Yes |
| Thursday 25 June 2026 | 2026-W26 | Ashura | Yes |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 25 August 2026 | 2026-W35 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 February 2027 | 2027-W06 | Saint Maron's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Wednesday 10 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Thursday 25 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Feast of the Annunciation | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Catholic Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 30 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Orthodox Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Sunday 2 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Martyrs' Day | Yes |
| Sunday 9 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Resistance and Liberation Day | Yes |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | 2027-W22 | Islamic New Year Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 15 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Ashura | Yes |
| Saturday 14 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Prophet's Birthday | Yes |
| Sunday 15 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| Monday 22 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday 10 April 2026 | Friday 30 April 2027 | +20 days |
| Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday 25 August 2026 | Saturday 14 August 2027 | −11 days |
| Islamic New Year Day | Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Sunday 6 June 2027 | −10 days |
| Ashura | Thursday 25 June 2026 | Tuesday 15 June 2027 | −10 days |
| Catholic Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Martyrs' Day | Sunday 3 May 2026 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | −1 day |
| Resistance and Liberation Day | Sunday 10 May 2026 | Sunday 9 May 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| April | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| May | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| June | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Q1 | 59 | 57 | −2 |
| Q2 | 58 | 62 | +4 |
| Q3 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| Q4 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Year | 247 | 250 | +3 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Armenian Christmas on 6 January, together with Epiphany. It was officially recognised as a holiday in Lebanon in 2003 and is celebrated exclusively by Armenians in Lebanon.
At work: Welcome to mention among Armenian Christians. A day off for Armenians.
9 February is Saint Maroun's Day, celebrated by the Maronites.
At work: Welcome to mention, especially among Maronites. A day off.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
25 March, observed in Lebanon by both Christians and Muslims.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Good Friday on the Western date, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. In Lebanon both the Eastern and Western dates of Good Friday are observed.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
Good Friday as observed by the Eastern Orthodox churches, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Easter, and so Good Friday, is a moveable feast, and the Orthodox date often differs from the Western one. In Lebanon both the Eastern and Western dates are observed.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
6 May commemorates the nationalists executed in 1916. In Lebanon it also remembers the martyrs of the civil war. Syria removed it from its official holidays in 2025, so check local sources.
At work: A solemn day, so avoid "enjoy" wishes.
25 May marks the withdrawal of the Israeli army from southern Lebanon in 2000.
At work: Fine to mention with care. A day off.
Eid al-Adha, the "festival of the sacrifice", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.
At work: Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.
The Islamic (Hijri) New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. It is observed by most Muslims on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic era begins with the Hijrah, the emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is observed as a public holiday by 24 countries.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off in the countries that observe it.
Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam, on the tenth of Muharram. For Shia Muslims it is a day of mourning, commemorating the death of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Sunni Muslims also regard the killing of Husayn as a tragic event, and Ashura also marks the parting of the Red Sea by Moses and the salvation of the Israelites. Observances differ between communities.
At work: Solemn, so "Happy" does not fit. Be respectful and keep it neutral.
The Assumption of Mary is the Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven. It is celebrated on 15 August. The Eastern Churches have an equivalent belief, the Dormition.
At work: Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.
Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.
At work: Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.
Marks 22 November 1943, when Lebanon gained independence from the French Mandate.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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