Ḩamah Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ḩamah?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ḩamah, Hama

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

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Ḩamah follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. 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 Ḩamah.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ḩamah, 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 Ḩamah 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 Ḩamah

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 Ḩamah 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 Ḩamah

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 Ḩamah

In Ḩamah, 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 Ḩamah doesn't simply get skipped — Syria's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 460,602 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Ḩamah follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ḩamah Public Holidays

Are banks in Ḩamah closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ḩamah'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 Ḩamah?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where do Ḩamah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ḩamah Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Ḩamah Quick Facts

State / Province: Hama

Population: 460,602

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 35.1318°, 36.7578°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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