Public holidays in Libya


This is a list of public holidays in Libya.

Public holidays

In addition, the following Muslim holidays, which may take place according to the Islamic Calendar, are observed as public holidays:
DateEnglish nameLocal nameDescription
1st MuharramIslamic New Yearرأس السنة الهجريةIslamic New Year.
12th Rabiul AwwalBirthday of the Prophetالمولد النبويCommemorates Muhammad's birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world.
1st, 2nd, 3rd ShawwalLittle Feastعيد الفطرCommemorates end of Ramadan.
9th ZulhijjahArafat Dayيوم عرفة
10th, 11th, 12th ZulhijjahFeast of the Sacrificeعيد الأضحىCommemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast.