Al Karimah Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Al Karimah?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Al Karimah, Tartus

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Al Karimah, Tartus, Syria? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Al Karimah.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Al Karimah 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 Al Karimah.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Al Karimah, Tartus

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

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

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 Al Karimah

Businesses in Al Karimah generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Syria: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

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

Al Karimah 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 — Al Karimah Public Holidays

Are banks in Al Karimah closed on public holidays?

Yes. Al Karimah'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 Al Karimah?

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

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

Do public holidays in Al Karimah differ from other cities in Syria?

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

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

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

Where do Al Karimah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Al Karimah Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Al Karimah Quick Facts

State / Province: Tartus

Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

Coordinates: 34.6694°, 36.0755°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +02:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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