Ar Ra‘i Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ar Ra‘i?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ar Ra‘i, Aleppo

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Ar Ra‘i. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Ar Ra‘i.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Ar Ra‘i 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 Ar Ra‘i.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ar Ra‘i, Aleppo

This is Syria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Syria's country-level and Aleppo holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ar Ra‘i 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 Ar Ra‘i

These are Syria's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Syria's country and Aleppo holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ar Ra‘i 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 Ar Ra‘i

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 Ar Ra‘i

In Ar Ra‘i, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

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

Ar Ra‘i 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 — Ar Ra‘i Public Holidays

Are banks in Ar Ra‘i closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Ar Ra‘i close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Ar Ra‘i?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Ar Ra‘i.

Do public holidays in Ar Ra‘i differ from other cities in Syria?

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

What time zone does Ar Ra‘i use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ar Ra‘i 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 Ar Ra‘i — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Ar Ra‘i's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ar Ra‘i Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Ar Ra‘i Quick Facts

State / Province: Aleppo

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 36.6118°, 37.4478°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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