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Resistance and Liberation Day
Lebanon

Resistance and Liberation Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Lebanon

Lebanon observes Resistance and Liberation Day to mark the end of the twenty-two year long occupation of southern Lebanon by the Israeli armed forces. This is relatively recent holiday, having been declared only in 2000 right after the last Israeli soldiers withdrew from southern Lebanon on 25 May of that year.

YearDateDayHoliday
202412 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
202525 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
202625 MayMonResistance and Liberation Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

When Israel withdrew in 2000, there were thousands of Lebanese who celebrated and crowded around public buildings in what had formerly been a persistent war zone. And many family members who had been displaced returned to the region.

On Resistance and Liberation Day, there are typically political rallies, speeches, and other events aimed at remembering the past occupation and the fact that it ended. Some of these events are educational, while others are aimed at garnering public support for reconstruction efforts.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
202314 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
20228 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
20219 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
202010 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
201912 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
201813 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day
201714 MaySunResistance and Liberation Day