This is a list of public holidays in Libya.
| Date | English name | Arabic name | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February | ثورة 17 فبراير | The start of the Libyan Revolution on 17 February 2011. | ||
| 19 March | Commemoration of the Victory over Kadhafi | ليبيا ذكرى الانتصار على القذافي | ||
| 1 May | عيد العمال | Celebrates the achievements of workers. | ||
| 16 September | يوم الشهيد | Remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule and those who are killed in the 17 of February revolution. | ||
| 23 October | يوم التحرير | Day of Liberation from Gaddafi's Jamahiriya declared on 23 October 2011. | ||
| 24 December | عيد الاستقلال | Anniversary 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:
| Date | English name | Local (Arabic) name | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Muharram | رأس السنة الهجرية | Islamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year). | ||
| 12th Rabiul Awwal | المولد النبوي | Commemorates Muhammad's birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world. | ||
| 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shawwal | عيد الفطر | Commemorates end of Ramadan. | ||
| 9th Zulhijjah | يوم عرفة | The peak of the Hajj pilgrimage season and the eve of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. | ||
| 10th, 11th, 12th Zulhijjah | عيد الأضحى | Commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 12th). |