Long weekends in Syria, 2026.
Syria, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 17 April to 19 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 March to 18 March: 5 days off, take Mon 16 Mar and Tue 17 Mar as leave (Syrian Revolution Day)
- 5 December to 8 December: 4 days off, take Mon 7 Dec as leave (Liberation Day)
Public holidays in Syria, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (عيد رأس السنة الميلادية) |
| Wednesday 18 March | Syrian Revolution Day (عيد الثورة السورية) |
| Saturday 21 March | Newroz (عيد النوروز) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (عيد الفصح غريغوري) |
| Sunday 12 April | Easter Sunday (عيد الفصح اليوليوسي) |
| Friday 17 April | Independence Day (عيد الجلاء) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (عيد العمال) |
| Tuesday 8 December | Liberation Day (يوم التحرير) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (عيد الميلاد المجيد) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Syria in 2026?
Syria has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Syria in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Syria have in 2026?
Syria has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.