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Public Holidays in Syria — 2026
Syria observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | عيد رأس السنة الميلادية | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Syrian Revolution Day | عيد الثورة السورية | Nationwide |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Newroz | عيد النوروز | Nationwide |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Mother's Day | عيد الأم | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | عيد الفصح غريغوري | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Easter Sunday | عيد الفصح اليوليوسي | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | Independence Day | عيد الجلاء | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | عيد العمال | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Liberation Day | يوم التحرير | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | عيد الميلاد المجيد | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, March 18, 2027 | Syrian Revolution Day |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Newroz |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Saturday, April 17, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.