• February 16, 2026
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The Central Bank of Libya has instructed all banks to extend their working hours until 5:30 PM, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, and continuing until Monday, February 16th. This measure aims to provide citizens with a broader opportunity to conduct cash withdrawals from their accounts.

The Central Bank emphasized in its circular the necessity to inform citizens about the measures taken regarding the distribution of liquidity within branches. This is to ensure smooth service and reduce crowding at the teller windows.

The bank also stressed that bank branches will be subject to field inspection teams during this period to monitor the level of compliance. It warned that any bank failing to adhere to the instructions will bear full legal responsibility and will face the strictest penalties in accordance with the regulations governing banking operations.

Central Bank of Libya

The Central Bank of Libya is the country’s primary monetary authority, established in 1956 to issue currency and manage monetary policy. It has played a critical and often divisive role in Libya’s recent history, notably functioning as a unified financial institution during the post-2011 civil war period despite the country’s political fragmentation.

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