2025 Holidays - Lebanon
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Armenian Orthodox Christmas Day | Monday | Jan. 6, 2025 | National | All |
| St. Maroun Day | Sunday | Feb. 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Rafik Hariri Memorial Day | Friday | Feb. 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Feast of the Annunciation | Tuesday | March 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday (Western Church) | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday (Eastern Church) | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Resistance and Liberation Day | Sunday | May 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Adha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Hijri New Year * | Friday | June 27, 2025 | National | All |
| Ashoura * | Sunday | July 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Assumption Day | Friday | Aug. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammed * | Friday | Sept. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Saturday | Nov. 22, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Lebanon workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Lebanon Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Lebanon are established by government decree and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national holidays (e.g., Independence Day, Labor Day) and religious holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Easter, Ashura).
2. Weekend Context in Lebanon
- The official weekend in Lebanon is Saturday and Sunday, while Monday through Friday are regular working days.
- Some businesses, particularly those with Islamic traditions, may observe Friday as a partial or full rest day.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is generally observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to the following Monday, unless specifically announced by the government.
4. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is generally observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday unless declared by the government.
5. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Lebanon does not have an automatic statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, the government may occasionally declare additional non-working days to extend public holidays, particularly around major religious or national celebrations.
6. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar published by the Lebanese government.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Lebanese labor law.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.