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Markadah, Al-Hasakah, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Markadah, Syria

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
21:08:19 EEST
State: Al-Hasakah
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Markadah, Al-Hasakah


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Markadah, Al-Hasakah, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Markadah.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Markadah observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') on April 17) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Markadah.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Markadah, Al-Hasakah

This is Syria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Syria's country-level and Al-Hasakah holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Markadah as anywhere else in Syria.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Markadah

These are Syria's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Syria's country and Al-Hasakah holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Markadah just as everywhere else in Syria.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala')April 17National HolidayFull National Closuresana.sy
Liberation DayDecember 8National HolidayFull National Closuresana.sy

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Markadah

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Liberation DayTue, Dec 8, 2026Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Markadah

Businesses in Markadah generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Syria: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Markadah, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

Markadah runs on the Asia/Damascus time zone, so statutory holidays here fall on the same local calendar date as the rest of Syria — there's no cross-timezone shift to account for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Markadah Public Holidays

Are banks in Markadah closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Markadah close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Markadah?

Public holidays observed in Markadah include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Syria, since Markadah doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Markadah?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Markadah so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Markadah differ from other cities in Syria?

No — public holidays in Syria are set nationally, not city by city, so Markadah observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Syria. This page is a convenient Markadah-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Markadah use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Markadah runs on the Asia/Damascus time zone. Since Syria's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Markadah — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Markadah's public holiday dates come from?

Markadah follows Syria's national statutory holidays, published via sana.sy — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Markadah Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)
📍 Markadah Quick Facts
State / Province: Al-Hasakah
Time Zone: Asia/Damascus
Coordinates: 35.7461°, 40.7530°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +02:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side