Best Days to Take Leave in Syria 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 16 to get 4 days off from Apr 16 to Apr 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Independence Day.
- Take Mon, Apr 20 to get 4 days off from Apr 17 to Apr 20. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Independence Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 30 to get 4 days off from Apr 30 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
Syria 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Independence Day (2026-04-17, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Liberation Day (2026-12-08, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Syria Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 18 (2026-03-18) | Wed | Syrian Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Newroz | Public |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Mother's Day | Public |
| Apr 5 (2026-04-05) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 12 (2026-04-12) | Sun | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 17 (2026-04-17) | Fri | Independence Day | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public |
| Dec 8 (2026-12-08) | Tue | Liberation Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
About Syria Holidays & Observances
Syria observes official statutory and national public holidays in 2026. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.