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‘Ariqah, Suwayda, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In ‘Ariqah, Syria

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
21:22:44 EEST
State: Suwayda
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in ‘Ariqah, Suwayda


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for ‘Ariqah. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in ‘Ariqah.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in ‘Ariqah 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 ‘Ariqah.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — ‘Ariqah, 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 ‘Ariqah 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 ‘Ariqah

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 ‘Ariqah 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 ‘Ariqah

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 ‘Ariqah

‘Ariqah's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Syria's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

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

‘Ariqah 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 — ‘Ariqah Public Holidays

Are banks in ‘Ariqah closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in ‘Ariqah?

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

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


Do public holidays in ‘Ariqah differ from other cities in Syria?

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


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

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


Where do ‘Ariqah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ ‘Ariqah Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Evacuation Day (Eid al-Jala') (April 17)
📍 ‘Ariqah Quick Facts
State / Province: Suwayda
Time Zone: Asia/Damascus
Coordinates: 32.8899°, 36.4834°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +02:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side