Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Syria in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 27 | Friday | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Evacuation Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha holiday | Government Holiday |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 6 | Tuesday | October Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Oct 30 | Friday | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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