Beirut: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a memorandum stipulating the closure of public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities on Monday, February 9, 2026, on the occasion of Saint Maroun's Day.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, this decision was made to honor the significance of Saint Maroun's Day, a day observed by many in the region. The closure will affect various government services across the country, as employees and officials observe the holiday.