al-Yarmuk Public Holidays 2026 – City Holiday Schedule & Bank Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in al-Yarmuk?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in al-Yarmuk, Damascus Governorate

Planning commercial schedules or travel in al-Yarmuk, Damascus Governorate, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across al-Yarmuk.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in al-Yarmuk 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 al-Yarmuk.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — al-Yarmuk, Damascus Governorate

This is Syria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Syria's country-level and Damascus Governorate holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in al-Yarmuk 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 al-Yarmuk

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

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 al-Yarmuk

Businesses in al-Yarmuk 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.

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

With a population of 99,999 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, al-Yarmuk follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — al-Yarmuk Public Holidays

Are banks in al-Yarmuk closed on public holidays?

Yes. al-Yarmuk'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 al-Yarmuk?

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

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

Do public holidays in al-Yarmuk differ from other cities in Syria?

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

What time zone does al-Yarmuk use, and does it affect holiday dates?

al-Yarmuk 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 al-Yarmuk — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do al-Yarmuk's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ al-Yarmuk Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 al-Yarmuk Quick Facts

State / Province: Damascus Governorate

Population: 99,999

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 33.4699°, 36.3018°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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✈️ Travel Essentials

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Driving Side: Right side

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