The school year in Libya usually starts the first week of September. Education in Libya is free of charge, and parents are legally required to keep their kids in school at least until they finish ninth grade. The school starting date is sometimes changed if it coincides with public holidays, such as religious or other national commemorations, but even then the delay is usually only for a couple of days.
This year, the start date for schools has been delayed three times for different reasons. The latest announcement from the Ministry of Education said that schools will open Oct. 24.