Lebanon Issues Directive for Public Sector Closure During Ashura Commemoration

Lebanese authorities have issued memorandum number 2026/15, mandating the closure of government departments, public institutions, and municipalities in observance of Ashura.

The directive represents the formal administrative procedure for honoring the religious occasion, which holds significant importance in the Islamic calendar. The measure ensures that public sector operations cease during the period designated for commemoration of this important date.

The closure applies across the full spectrum of public administration, affecting central government offices, state-run institutions, and local municipal bodies throughout the country.