How many long weekends are there in Libya in 2026?

Libya has 11 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Libya?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Libya, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Libya holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Libya include Revolution Day (4 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off), Labour Day (3 days off).

🏖️ Libya Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

11 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 0 days off around Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) → get 5 consecutive days

Wed, May 27

11 long weekends

Revolution Day

Tuesday, Tue, Feb 17

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Friday, Fri, May 1

Public Holiday

Arafat Day

Tuesday, Tue, May 26

Public Holiday

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

February

Revolution DayTue, Feb 17

March

Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22

🇱🇾 Long Weekends in Libya 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

Revolution Day

Sat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17 · February

Bridge days: Monday, Feb 16

Take 1, get 4 off

Arafat Day

Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26 · May

Bridge days: Monday, May 25

Take 1, get 4 off

Islamic New Year

Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16 · June

Bridge days: Monday, Jun 15

Take 1, get 4 off

Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 24

Take 2, get 5 off

The Prophet's Birthday

Wed, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 30 · August

Bridge days: Thursday, Aug 27, Friday, Aug 28

Take 2, get 5 off

Martyrs' Day

Wed, Sep 16 – Sun, Sep 20 · September

Bridge days: Thursday, Sep 17, Friday, Sep 18

Take 1, get 4 off

Independence Day

Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

Bridge days: Friday, Dec 25

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

5 days off — no leave needed

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Liberation Day

Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25 · October

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Libya in 2026?: Libya has 11 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Libya?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Libya, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Libya holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Libya include Revolution Day (4 days off), Eid al-Fitr (3 days off), Labour Day (3 days off).