Lebanon Public Holidays 2027
Lebanon 2027 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Saturday & Sunday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (2 days) | Religious |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday | Cultural |
| 2027-05-01 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (2 days) | Religious |
| 2027-08-14 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
| 2027-11-22 | Monday, November 22, 2027 | Independence Day | National |
2027 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 7
National holidays: 3
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Saturday & Sunday
About Public Holidays in Lebanon
Lebanon has the most religiously diverse public holiday calendar in the Arab world, reflecting its unique multi-confessional society. Alongside Islamic holidays including Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday, Lebanon observes several Christian public holidays found nowhere else in the Arab world — including Christmas on 25 December, Easter Monday, and the Feast of the Assumption. National holidays include Independence Day on 22 November and Liberation Day on 25 May. Lebanon follows a Saturday-Sunday weekend, distinguishing it from most Arab neighbours. This diversity of holidays means Lebanon has one of the longest official holiday calendars in the region, though economic disruptions in recent years have sometimes affected how uniformly these are observed across sectors. Lebanon's economy has historically relied on banking, tourism, services, and trade, with the work week typically running Monday through Friday and weekends on Saturday and Sunday. Islamic holiday dates shift annually based on the lunar Hijri calendar, while Christian holidays remain on fixed Gregorian dates.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government offices, banks, and most official institutions close on all public holidays.
- Private sector employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays under Lebanese Labour Law.
- Many shops and restaurants remain open on holidays, often with adjusted hours.
- Islamic holiday dates are subject to moon sighting confirmation and may shift by one day.
Public Holiday Details 2027
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.