Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Liberia

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Liberia's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Liberia

Thursday 5 NovemberThanksgiving
Sunday 29 NovemberWilliam Tubman's Birthday
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Thursday 11 February 2027Armed Forces Day
Wednesday 10 March 2027Decoration Day
Monday 15 March 2027J. J. Robert's Day
Friday 9 April 2027Fast and Prayer Day
Friday 14 May 2027National Unification Day
Monday 26 July 2027Independence Day
Tuesday 24 August 2027Flag Day

All 2026 holidays in Liberia

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Wednesday 11 FebruaryArmed Forces Day
Wednesday 11 MarchDecoration Day
Sunday 15 MarchJ. J. Robert's Day
Friday 10 AprilFast and Prayer Day
Thursday 14 MayNational Unification Day
Sunday 26 JulyIndependence Day
Monday 24 AugustFlag Day
Thursday 5 NovemberThanksgiving
Sunday 29 NovemberWilliam Tubman's Birthday
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Liberia

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Liberia?

Thanksgiving — Thursday 5 November.

How many public holidays does Liberia have?

Liberia has 11 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Liberia?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Liberia during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Liberia?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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