Is same-sex marriage legal in Lebanon?
Not recognized
Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Lebanon is one of 82 countries classified “Not recognized” for same-sex marriage — 54% of the 152 with data. (Also searched as gay marriage.)
Source
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Israel
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Palestine
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Syria
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Cyprus
- Civil unions Same-sex couples can enter a civil union or registered partnership, but not marry.
- Jordan
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
- Turkey
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition.
Other laws in Lebanon
- Same-Sex Activity
- Illegal
- Sex Work
- Illegal
- Same-Sex Adoption
- Not permitted
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