Public holidays in Libya

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This is a list of public holidays in Libya.

Public holidays

DateEnglish nameLocal Arabic nameRemarks
17 February February 17 Revolution Day يوم ثورة 17 فبرايرThe start of the Libyan Revolution on 17 February 2011.
1 May Labour Day عيد العمالCelebrates the achievements of workers.
16 September Martyrs' Day يوم الشهيدRemembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule and those who are killed in the February 17 Revolution Day.
23 October Liberation Day يوم التحريرDay of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011.
24 December Independence Day عيد الاستقلالAnniversary of Libyan independence in 1951.

In addition, the following Muslim holidays, which may take place according to the Islamic Calendar (Hijri year), are observed as public holidays:

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DateEnglish nameLocal Arabic nameDescription
1st Muharram Islamic New Year رأس السنة الهجرية Islamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year).
12th Rabiul Awwal The Prophet's Birthday المولد النبويCommemorates Muhammad's Birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Shawwal End of Ramadan عيد الفطرCommemorates end of Ramadan.
9th Zulhijjah Arafat Day يوم عرفةThe peak of the Hajj pilgrimage season and the eve of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
10th, 11th, 12th Zulhijjah Feast of Sacrifice عيد الأضحىCommemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 12th).

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