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Buq‘ata, Quneitra, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Buq‘ata, Syria

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:16:34 EEST
State: Quneitra
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 6,528

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Buq‘ata, Quneitra


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Buq‘ata, Quneitra? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Buq‘ata.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Buq‘ata observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. 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 Buq‘ata.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Buq‘ata, Quneitra

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

These are Syria's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Syria's country and Quneitra holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Buq‘ata just as everywhere else in Syria.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala')April 17National HolidayFull National Closuresana.sy
Liberation DayDecember 8National HolidayFull National Closuresana.sy

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Buq‘ata

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Liberation DayTue, Dec 8, 2026Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Buq‘ata

In Buq‘ata, 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Buq‘ata's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Syria declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 6,528 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Buq‘ata follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buq‘ata Public Holidays

Are banks in Buq‘ata closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Buq‘ata close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Buq‘ata?

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

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


Do public holidays in Buq‘ata differ from other cities in Syria?

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


What time zone does Buq‘ata use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Buq‘ata 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 Buq‘ata — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Buq‘ata's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Buq‘ata Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)
📍 Buq‘ata Quick Facts
State / Province: Quneitra
Population: 6,528
Time Zone: Asia/Damascus
Coordinates: 33.2011°, 35.7792°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +02:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side