Ar Raqqah Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Ar Raqqah?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ar Raqqah, Raqqa

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Ar Raqqah.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Ar Raqqah 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 Raqqah.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ar Raqqah, Raqqa

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

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

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 Raqqah

In Ar Raqqah, 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, Ar Raqqah'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 531,952 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Ar Raqqah 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 Raqqah Public Holidays

Are banks in Ar Raqqah closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ar Raqqah'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 Ar Raqqah?

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

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 Raqqah so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

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

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

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

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

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

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

🗓️ Ar Raqqah Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Ar Raqqah Quick Facts

State / Province: Raqqa

Population: 531,952

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 35.9528°, 39.0079°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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✈️ Travel Essentials

Emergency Number: 112

Driving Side: Right side

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