how to deactivate facebook without deleting it?

[Stan]

I want to be able to deactivate it so no one can view my profile but be able to reactivate it later, is that possible?

[jamz]

That's the only way you can do it, you never actually "delete" your profile, you just shut it down until you're ready to come back.

[Niiamh]

You go into your account settings and deactivate it you can't delete your face book

[Rosy]

just sign out and go back when you want.

[fatachieve236]

Go to Settings > General Settings > Deactivate Account.

This is what We normally do to take a break from Facebook.

And, yes you can delete your facebook by following this link https://www.facebook.com/help/224562897555674
and CLICK ON "Let us Know"

your account will get deleted permanently in 14 Days.