2026 Holiday List
2026 Holiday List
The China Visa Application Center in Beirut will remain closed for below holidays in 2026. Any additional holiday shall be updated as and when it will be announced.
|
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
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Jan 1 to Jan 2 |
Thursday to Friday |
New Year's Day |
|
6-Jan |
Tuesday |
Orthodox Christmas |
|
9-Feb |
Monday |
St. Maron's Day |
|
February 15 to February 18 |
Sunday to Wednesday |
Chinese Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) |
|
19-Mar |
Thursday |
Eid El Fitr* |
|
20-Mar |
Friday |
Eid El Fitr* |
|
25-Mar |
Wednesday |
Feast of Annunciation |
|
3-April |
Friday |
Good Friday |
|
6-April |
Monday |
Easter Monday |
|
10-April |
Friday |
Orthodox Good Friday |
|
13-April |
Monday |
Orthodox Easter Monday |
|
May 1 to May 5 |
Friday to Tuesday |
Labour Day (May Day) |
|
27-May |
Wednesday |
Eid El Adha* |
|
28-May |
Thursday |
Eid el Adha* |
|
26-June |
Friday |
Ashoura* |
|
26-August |
Wednesday |
Prophet Birthday* |
|
October 1 to October 6 |
Thursday to Tuesday |
Chinese National Day |
|
22-November |
Sunday |
Independence Day* |
|
25-December |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
(*) Islamic holidays, dates may change depend upon the occurrence of the moon.
Please note that the peak days will usually start right after the holiday and last for a few days. The waiting times for submitting application or collecting passports may be longer than usual. Therefore, we kindly suggest that you arrange an earlier schedule in order to avoid those peak days.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
China Visa Application Center in Beirut