The primary national holiday is Independence Day which is celebrated on November 22.
National holidays Date English Name Arabic Name French Name Remarks January 1 New Year's Day January 6 Epiphany and Armenian Christmas The latter holiday was officially recognized in Lebanon in 2003. It is exclusively celebrated by Armenians in Lebanon. February 9 Saint Maroun's Day The holiday is celebrated by the Maronites, hence the name. February 14 Rafic Hariri Memorial Day National day of mourning remembering the Assassination of Rafic Hariri in 2005. March 25 Feast of the Annunciation Observed by both Christians and Muslims Friday immediately before Easter Sunday Good Friday Both the Eastern and Western dates are observed. Also called in Arabic. moveable Easter Sunday Both the Eastern and Western dates are observed. May 1 Labour Day May 25 Resistance and Liberation Day Withdrawal of the Israeli Army from Southern Lebanon in 2000. August 15 Feast of the Assumption November 22 Independence Day Lebanon gained its independence from France in 1943. December 25 Christmas Day Dates following the lunar Islamic calendar 1 Muharram Islamic New Year In French, it is also known as . 10 Muharram Day of Ashura Maqtal al-Husayn is sometimes read on this day. 12 Rabi' al-awwal Mawlid The holiday is celebrated on 12 Rabi' al-awwal by the Sunnis while it is celebrated on 17 Rabi' al-awwal by the Shi'ites. Also known as , , or in French. 1 Shawwal Eid al-Fitr The holiday lasts for three days until 3 Shawwal. Also known as Id-ul-Fitr, Eid, and the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast. 10 Dhu al-Hijjah Eid al-Adha The holiday lasts three days, ending on 13 Dhu al-Hijjah. Also known as , , or in French.
Other Holidays
Date English name Arabic name French name Remarks February 15 St. Vartan Day Only celebrated by the Armenian population in Lebanon. March 9 Teachers' Day The holiday ends on March 9. March 21 Mother's Day The holiday also falls on the Vernal Equinox. May 6 Martyrs' Day Syrian and Lebanese national holiday commemorating the Syrian and Lebanese nationalists executed in Damascus and Beirut on May 6, 1916 by Jamal Pasha. November 1 All Saints' Day moveable Ascension Day September 8 Nativity of Mary December 4Saint Barbara's Day
See also Culture of Lebanon
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