Al Furqlus Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Closures & Holiday Calendar

Q: What public holidays are observed in Al Furqlus?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Al Furqlus, Homs

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Al Furqlus, Homs, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Al Furqlus.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Al Furqlus 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 Al Furqlus.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Al Furqlus, Homs

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

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

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 Furqlus

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

Al Furqlus 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 — Al Furqlus Public Holidays

Are banks in Al Furqlus closed on public holidays?

Yes. Al Furqlus'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 Furqlus?

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

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

Do public holidays in Al Furqlus differ from other cities in Syria?

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

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

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

Where do Al Furqlus's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Al Furqlus Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Al Furqlus Quick Facts

State / Province: Homs

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 34.6064°, 37.0875°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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