Lebanon marks Independence Day on 22 November 2026 (PT)
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Independence Day 2026 has been marked in Lebanon.
Theme Independence Day 2026
Lebanon observes Independence Day on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Lebanon marks 22 November 1943, when the French mandate's hold ended and the republic's independence was secured. Official ceremonies are centred on Beirut. Counted from 1943, 2026 is 83 years on.
When Lebanon observes Independence Day in 2026 (PT)
Sunday, 22 November 2026 is the 2026 date. The countdown on this page uses Asia/Beirut, so it matches local midnight in Beirut When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
Lebanon marks 22 November 1943, when the French mandate's hold ended and the republic's independence was secured. Counted from 1943, 2026 is 83 years on. The local name most often heard is Eid al-Istiqlal.
How the day is marked
In Beirut the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are red and green. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
Lebanon calls this observance Independence Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is Lebanon Independence Day in 2026?
It falls on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
What does Lebanon mark on this date?
Lebanon marks 22 November 1943, when the French mandate's hold ended and the republic's independence was secured.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Beirut. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2026 represent?
Counted from 1943, 2026 is 83 years on.
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