Libya Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

Holidays

2009

7 Jan Ashoura.
2 Mar Jamahiriya Day
28 Mar British Evacuation Day.
9 Mar Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday).
11 Jun Evacuation Day.
23 Jul Revolution Day.
20 Jul Ascension of the Prophet.
1 Sep National Day.
7 Oct Italian Evacuation Day.
21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
18 Dec Islamic New Year.
27 Dec Ashoura.

2010

2 Mar Jamahiriya Day
26 Feb Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday).
28 Mar British Evacuation Day.
11 Jun Evacuation Day.
23 Jul Revolution Day.
9 Jul Ascension of the Prophet.
1 Sep National Day.
7 Oct Italian Evacuation Day.
11 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
7 Dec Islamic New Year.
16 Dec Ashoura.

Note

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
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