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Ḩalfaya, Hama, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Ḩalfaya, Syria

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:59:18 EEST
State: Hama
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 23,403
District: Mhardeh District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ḩalfaya, Hama


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Ḩalfaya, Hama, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Ḩalfaya.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Ḩalfaya 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 Ḩalfaya.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ḩalfaya, Hama

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

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

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 Ḩalfaya

Businesses in Ḩalfaya 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ḩalfaya'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 23,403 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Ḩalfaya follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ḩalfaya Public Holidays

Are banks in Ḩalfaya closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ḩalfaya'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 Ḩalfaya?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Ḩalfaya's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ḩalfaya Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)
📍 Ḩalfaya Quick Facts
State / Province: Hama
Population: 23,403
Time Zone: Asia/Damascus
Coordinates: 35.2601°, 36.6058°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +02:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side