New Year's Day is a national holiday in Libya, celebrated annually on the 1st of January. As in many other countries following the Gregorian calendar, this day marks the beginning of a new calendar year. As part of the celebrations, Libyans engage in a variety of festivities and traditions, which vary between regions and communities.
These celebrations traditionally involve spending time with family and friends, attending public countdown events, and watching fireworks launches where available. There are also festive meals which often include traditional Libyan food. Many individuals also use this day as an opportunity to make resolutions for the new year, promising changes in behaviour or focus on personal improvement.
Despite New Year's Day not being a traditional Islamic Holiday, it is widely accepted and celebrated thanks to Libya's history and its cultural interactions with the Western world. The holiday is marked by a public holiday across the country allowing public and private workers a day off. On this day, banks, government agencies and many businesses are closed. Although the celebrations aren't as extensive as in some other countries, it's still a day of joyous celebration and time spent with loved ones.