Ra’s al ‘Ayn Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ra’s al ‘Ayn?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ra’s al ‘Ayn, Al-Hasakah

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Ra’s al ‘Ayn, Al-Hasakah, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Ra’s al ‘Ayn.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ra’s al ‘Ayn, 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn

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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn just as everywhere else in Syria.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala')	April 17	National Holiday	Full National Closure	sana.sy
Liberation Day	December 8	National Holiday	Full National Closure	sana.sy

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

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

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Liberation Day	Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Ra’s al ‘Ayn's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Syria's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Ra’s al ‘Ayn doesn't simply get skipped — Syria's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 — Ra’s al ‘Ayn Public Holidays

Are banks in Ra’s al ‘Ayn closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ra’s al ‘Ayn's bank branches follow Syria's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Ra’s al ‘Ayn?

Public holidays observed in Ra’s al ‘Ayn include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Syria, since Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn?

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

Do public holidays in Ra’s al ‘Ayn differ from other cities in Syria?

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

What time zone does Ra’s al ‘Ayn use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ra’s al ‘Ayn 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 Ra’s al ‘Ayn — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ra’s al ‘Ayn's public holiday dates come from?

Ra’s al ‘Ayn follows Syria's national statutory holidays, published via sana.sy — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Ra’s al ‘Ayn Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)

📍 Ra’s al ‘Ayn Quick Facts

State / Province: Al-Hasakah

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 36.8503°, 40.0706°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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