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Official closure memo for Independence Day on Monday, November 23, 2026

Lebanon's Presidency of the Council of Ministers announced the closure of public administrations, public institutions and municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026, marking Independence Day, which falls on Sunday, November 22. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued an official memo to that effect, numbered 25/2026.

📍 Where things stand: The official closure is now set under a memo issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, covering public administrations, public institutions and municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 6 Nov 2026, 10:47 Lebanon ON reported that an official closure would be adopted for Independence Day, in a brief item that included no further details.
  2. 6 Nov 2026, 12:02 The Lebanese Presidency of the Council of Ministers announced the closure of administrations, public institutions and municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026, marking Independence Day.
  3. 6 Nov 2026, 12:06 The Presidency of the Council of Ministers issued a closure memo, stating that the closure would fall on Monday, November 23, 2026, instead of Sunday, because the Independence Day anniversary coincides with Sunday.
  4. 6 Nov 2026, 12:10 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a memo on the official holiday marking Independence Day.
  5. 6 Nov 2026, 12:38 The memo was clarified to be numbered 25/2026, issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers on November 5, 2026, ordering the closure given the importance and national character of the Independence Day anniversary, based on Decree No. 15215 of September 27, 2005 and its amendments, noting that the anniversary falls on Sunday, November 22.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

How the sources covered it

Some coverage was limited to a brief item about the closure with no details or date, while other coverage focused on setting Monday, November 23 and the reason for replacing Sunday, and a third report cited the memo's number, date, legal basis and the prime minister's name.

AI comparison of what each outlet emphasized. It describes emphasis, not accuracy.
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📅 2026-11-06
Lebanon Debate 12:38
On the occasion of Independence Day... Salam issues a memorandum on the official holiday
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued an official memorandum closing public administrations, public institutions and municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026, on the occasion of Ind…
lebanon debate 12:10
On Independence Day, Salam Issues Memorandum on Official Holiday
Salam issued a memorandum regarding the official holiday on the occasion of Independence Day, according to Lebanon Debate.
MTV Lebanon 12:06
Closure Memo for Independence Day... Monday Instead of Sunday!
The Presidency of the Council of Ministers issued a memo to close public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities to mark Independence Day on Monday, November 23, 2…
lebanon debate 12:02
Prime Ministry: Closure of Administrations, Public Institutions and Municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026, Marking Independence Day
The Lebanese Prime Ministry announced the closure of administrations, public institutions and municipalities on Monday, November 23, 2026, marking Independence Day.
Lebanon ON 10:47
On the Anniversary of Independence: Official Closure on This Day!
Lebanon ON reported an official closure on the occasion of Independence Day, in a brief news item that did not include further details.