Lebanon's national news agency says the country's banks will be closed for two extra days over the weekend amid deepening turmoil and public anxiety over liquidity and sustained anti-government protests.

The National News Agency says the banks will be closed both on Saturday and Monday, along with the regular Sunday closure for the weekend.

The report says this will allow for the observation of the holiday celebrating Prophet Mohammad's birthday, which is set for Monday in Lebanon.

A student protester waves her national flag during protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

A student protester waves her national flag during protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

Earlier, banks were closed for two weeks amid nationwide protests calling for the government to resign. After reopening last week, individual banks imposed irregular capital controls to protect deposits and prevent a run on the banks.

Lebanon is one of the world's most heavily indebted countries.

Student protesters wave their national flags and shout slogans, as they protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

Student protesters wave their national flags and shout slogans, as they protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

 A student protester holds a placard as he protests against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

A student protester holds a placard as he protests against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

 Student protesters wave their national flags and shout slogans, as they protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)

Student protesters wave their national flags and shout slogans, as they protest against the government in front of the education ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Lebanese protesters are rallying outside state institutions and ministries to keep up the pressure on officials to form a new government to deal with the country's economic crisis. (AP PhotoHussein Malla)