A memorandum was issued today, Wednesday, by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, stating that public administrations, institutions, and municipalities will be closed on November 22, 2023, in commemoration of Independence Day. The memorandum reads: "Based on Decree No. 15215 dated 27/9/2005 and its amendments, which aims to designate official holidays and occasions, all public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities will be closed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in honor of Independence Day."