Syria Public Holidays 2026
Syria 2026 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.
Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (3 days) | Religious |
| 2026-04-17 | Friday, April 17, 2026 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National |
| 2026-05-26 | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (4 days) | Religious |
| 2026-08-25 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday | Religious |
2026 Holiday Summary
Total public holidays: 7
National holidays: 4
Religious holidays: 3
Weekend days: Friday & Saturday
About Public Holidays in Syria
Syria's official public holiday calendar combines national commemorations with both Islamic and Christian religious observances. Like Lebanon, Syria recognises Christmas as an official public holiday, acknowledging the country's historic Christian communities. National holidays include Evacuation Day on 17 April, marking the withdrawal of French forces in 1946. Islamic religious holidays follow the Hijri lunar calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday. Labour Day on 1 May is also observed as a public holiday. Syria observes Friday and Saturday as its official weekend. Syria's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, manufacturing, oil production, and trade, with the official work week running Sunday through Thursday and the weekend on Friday and Saturday. Islamic holidays such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha shift dates each year according to the lunar Hijri calendar, meaning their timing varies from one year to the next.
Practical Information for Residents and Visitors
- Government offices and official institutions suspend operations on all public holidays.
- Private sector employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays.
- Retail and restaurant hours vary significantly during Eid periods.
- Islamic holiday dates are determined by official moon sighting and may vary by one day.
Public Holiday Details 2026
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.
See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.