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Lebanon Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

37 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Lebanon in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, January 6, 2025
Orthodox Christmas
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Public Holiday
February
Sun
Sunday, February 9, 2025
St Maron's Day
St Maron's Day is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri
Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
March
Sat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Sun
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Teachers' Day
Teachers' Day is a observance in Lebanon
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Lebanon (Beirut)
Season
Fri
Friday, March 21, 2025
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Tue
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Feast of the Annunciation
Feast of the Annunciation is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Daylight Saving Time starts
Daylight Saving Time starts in Lebanon
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, March 31, 2025
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Orthodox Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Orthodox Easter Day
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Government Holiday
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Government Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Liberation and Resistance Holiday
Liberation and Resistance Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Liberation and Resistance Day
Liberation and Resistance Day is a bank holiday in Lebanon
Bank holiday
Thu
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Observance
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Lebanon (Beirut)
Season
Fri
Friday, June 27, 2025
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Public Holiday
July
Sun
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Ashoura
Ashoura is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
August
Fri
Friday, August 15, 2025
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Public Holiday
September
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, September 8, 2025
Nativity of Mary
Nativity of Mary is a observance in Lebanon
Observance
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Lebanon (Beirut)
Season
October
Sat
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends in Lebanon
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Lebanon
Public Holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Lebanon (Beirut)
Season
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday

Understanding Lebanon Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Lebanon

Lebanon exemplifies religious diversity with holidays honoring multiple faith traditions. This pluralistic approach reflects the nation's commitment to respecting all communities, with Islamic, Christian, and other religious festivals receiving official recognition.

Major Holidays in Lebanon

New Year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Orthodox Christmas

Monday, January 6, 2025

Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Lebanon observes 37 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Lebanon's 37 official holidays reflect the nation's multi-religious heritage and phoenician traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Lebanon's diverse holiday calendar means there's almost always a celebration happening. Check the specific religious and ethnic makeup of your business contacts to avoid scheduling conflicts. Major cities usually maintain business operations, but specific communities may be unavailable during their holidays.

Cultural Traditions

Lebanon's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Lebanon, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Lebanon Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

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Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Lebanon is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Lebanon timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Lebanon and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.