Date English Name Arabic Name French Name Remarks January 1 New Year's Day رأس السنة‎[2] Le Nouvel an January 6 Armenian Christmas عيد الميلاد - الأرمن الأرثودكس‎[2] Noël Arménien The holiday was officially recognized in Lebanon in 2003.[3] It is exclusively celebrated by Armenians in Lebanon.[4] February 9 St. Maroun Day عيد مار مارون‎ La Fête de Saint-Maron The holiday is celebrated by the Maronites, hence the name. March 25 Feast of the Annunciation عيد البشارة‎ La Fête de l'Annonciation Observed by both Christians and Muslims[5] Friday immediately before Easter Sunday Good Friday جمعة الآلام‎[2] Vendredi Saint Both the Eastern and Western dates are observed. Also called الجمعة العظيمة‎ in Arabic.[2] moveable Easter Sunday الفصح المجيد‎[2] Pâques Both the Eastern and Western dates are observed.[2] May 1 Workers' Day عيد العمّال‎ Fête du Travail August 15 Feast of the Assumption عيد إنتقال العذراء‎[2] L'Assomption de Marie November 22 Lebanese Independence Day عيد الإستقلال‎[2] La Fête nationale Lebanon gained its independence from France in 1943.