Shahba Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: What public holidays are observed in Shahba?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shahba, Suwayda

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Shahba, Suwayda, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Shahba.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Shahba 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 Shahba.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shahba, Suwayda

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

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

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 Shahba

In Shahba, 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 Shahba, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 14,784 and running on the Asia/Damascus time zone, Shahba follows Syria's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shahba Public Holidays

Are banks in Shahba closed on public holidays?

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

What public holidays are observed in Shahba?

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

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

Do public holidays in Shahba differ from other cities in Syria?

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

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

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

Where do Shahba's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shahba Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Shahba Quick Facts

State / Province: Suwayda

Population: 14,784

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 32.8524°, 36.6285°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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