National Holidays in Liberia in 2023
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Armed Forces Day
- In 1957 an Act of National Legislature, declared February 11th as Armed Forces Day to be observed as a National Holiday
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: Decoration Day
- A day to celebrate the memory of those who have lived and died in the interest of the Liberian Nation
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: J.J. Roberts' Birthday
- Day to celebrate the Birthday of the first and seventh president of Liberia
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: National Redemption Day
- Anniversary of the coup d’état that was led by Samuel Doe in 1980 killing President Tolbert and 26 other government leaders
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: Fast and Prayer Day
- A religious holiday dedicated to collective reflection and self-discipline
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: National Unification Day
- This day marks the Unification and Integration Policy, which was aimed at tackling political, social and economic disparities with the country.
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: Independence Day
- Marks the proclamation of independence from the United States on July 26th 1847
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: Flag Day
- The holiday was first observed in an 1847 convention, when the founding fathers approved the flag's design as well as the new republic
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: General and Presidential Elections Day
- The Second Tuesday in October of each election year is a public holiday in Liberia.
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: National Thanksgiving Day
- A religious holiday to give thanks for the blessings and mercies given to the people of Liberia
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: Presidential Run-Off Election Day
- The President and National Elections Commission have declared Nov 14th as Presidential Run-Off Election Day.
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: William Tubman's Birthday
- This holiday honours William Tubman, the longest-serving President in Liberia's history on the anniversary of his birthday.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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