‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, Latakia

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, Latakia? Here is the complete city holiday reference for ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, Latakia

This is Syria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Syria's country-level and Latakia holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah

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

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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah

In ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 — ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Public Holidays

Are banks in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah closed on public holidays?

Yes. ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah'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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah.

Do public holidays in ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah differ from other cities in Syria?

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

What time zone does ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah use, and does it affect holiday dates?

‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Quick Facts

State / Province: Latakia

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 35.3317°, 36.0997°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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