🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man, Idlib
Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man.
Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man.
📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man, Idlib
This is Syria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Syria's country-level and Idlib holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man
These are Syria's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Syria's country and Idlib holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man
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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man
Businesses in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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, Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Syria declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.
Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 — Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man Public Holidays
Are banks in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man closed on public holidays?
Yes. Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man'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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man?
Public holidays observed in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Syria, since Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man?
The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.
Do public holidays in Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man differ from other cities in Syria?
No — public holidays in Syria are set nationally, not city by city, so Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Syria. This page is a convenient Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.
What time zone does Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man use, and does it affect holiday dates?
Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man 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 Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.
Where do Ma‘arrat an Nu‘man's public holiday dates come from?