🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in ‘Awaj, Hama
Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in ‘Awaj, Hama? Here is the complete city holiday reference for ‘Awaj.
Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout ‘Awaj 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 ‘Awaj.
📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — ‘Awaj, 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 ‘Awaj 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 ‘Awaj
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 ‘Awaj just as everywhere else in Syria.
| Holiday Name | Fixed Date | Category | Closure Status | Official Source |
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| 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 ‘Awaj
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 ‘Awaj
‘Awaj'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.
If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in ‘Awaj, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.
‘Awaj 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 — ‘Awaj Public Holidays
Are banks in ‘Awaj closed on public holidays?
Yes. ‘Awaj'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 ‘Awaj?
Public holidays observed in ‘Awaj include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Syria, since ‘Awaj 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 ‘Awaj?
The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to ‘Awaj so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.
Do public holidays in ‘Awaj differ from other cities in Syria?
No — public holidays in Syria are set nationally, not city by city, so ‘Awaj observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Syria. This page is a convenient ‘Awaj-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.
What time zone does ‘Awaj use, and does it affect holiday dates?
‘Awaj 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 ‘Awaj — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.
Where do ‘Awaj's public holiday dates come from?