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Libya Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2011-December 2012 period.

Public holiday 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.

2012

February
04
Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday)
March
02
Jamahiriya Day
March
28
British Evacuation Day
June
11
American Evacuation Day
June
17
Ascension of the Prophet
August
19
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
September
01
Revolution Day (National Day)
October
07
Italian Evacuation Day
October
26
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
November
15
Islamic New Year
November
24
Ashoura
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