2026 in Libya

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Events in Libya in 2026 .

Incumbents

• President: Mohamed al-Menfi
• Prime Minister:Contested Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh (GNU) Osama Hammad (GNS)

Events

January

• 15 January – At least 21 bodies of migrants are found in a mass grave near Ajdabiya. Up to 10 survivors show signs of torture, and a farm owner is arrested after admitting the presence of the grave. ^[1]
• 24 January – Libya signs a US$20 billion 25-year oil development deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips through Waha Oil Company. ^[2]
• 31 January – Three members of the Libyan National Army are killed in an attack along the border with Niger. ^[3]

February

• 3 February – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, is shot dead in Zintan. ^[4]
• 6 February –
  • The United States says it has captured Zubayr Al-Bakoush, a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack. ^[5]
  • A rubber boat carrying migrants capsizes off Zuwara, leaving 53 people dead or missing and only two survivors. ^[6]

Scheduled

• April –
  • 2026 Libyan presidential election ^[7]
  • 2026 Libyan parliamentary election ^[7]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Libya

Source: ^[8]

• 17 February – Revolution Day
• 30 March–1 April – End of Ramadan
• 5 June – Arafat Day
• 6–8 June – Feast of Sacrifice
• 26 June – Islamic New Year
• 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
• 16 September – Martyrs' Day
• 23 October – Liberation Day
• 24 December – Independence Day

Deaths

• 3 February – Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, second son of the former leader Muammar Gaddafi. ^[4]

References

1. Elumami, Ahmed (15 January 2026). "At least 21 migrant bodies found in Libya mass grave, security sources say". Reuters. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
2. "Libya signs 25-year oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips". Reuters. 24 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
3. "Three Haftar forces killed in Libya-Niger border clash". Africanews. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
4. "Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead". BBC News. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
5. "Key participant in 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed 4 Americans is in custody, Bondi says". AP News. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
6. "Two babies among 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya". Al Jazeera. 2026-02-09. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
7. "Libya's Election Authority reiterates: "Ready to vote in mid-April 2026."". Agenzia Nova. 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
8. "Libya Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

External links

• Online calendar

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• Current events portal
• Libya portal