Ar Rastan Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Closures & Holiday Calendar

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ar Rastan?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ar Rastan, Homs

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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Ar Rastan align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 Ar Rastan.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ar Rastan, 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 Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan

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 Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan

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 Ar Rastan

In Ar Rastan, 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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Ar Rastan, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 53,152 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Ar Rastan follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ar Rastan Public Holidays

Are banks in Ar Rastan closed on public holidays?

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

What public holidays are observed in Ar Rastan?

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

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

Do public holidays in Ar Rastan differ from other cities in Syria?

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

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

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

Where do Ar Rastan's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ar Rastan Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Ar Rastan Quick Facts

State / Province: Homs

Population: 53,152

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 34.9267°, 36.7324°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 112

Driving Side: Right side

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