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Kafr Shams, Daraa, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Kafr Shams, Syria

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
18:32:11 EEST
State: Daraa
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 12,435

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kafr Shams, Daraa


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Kafr Shams, Daraa, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Kafr Shams.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kafr Shams, Daraa

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

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

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 Kafr Shams

Kafr Shams'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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Kafr Shams's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Syria declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 12,435 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Kafr Shams follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kafr Shams Public Holidays

Are banks in Kafr Shams closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Kafr Shams?

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

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


Do public holidays in Kafr Shams differ from other cities in Syria?

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


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

Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Kafr Shams's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kafr Shams Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)
📍 Kafr Shams Quick Facts
State / Province: Daraa
Population: 12,435
Time Zone: Asia/Damascus
Coordinates: 33.1181°, 36.1063°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +02:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side