Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Syria
Syria has 6 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Martyrs' Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 5d
Martyrs' Day
Sat 2 May – Wed 6 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Revolution Day
Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Syria 2026
All 7 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Syria 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Syria 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Syria 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Syria have in 2026?
Syria has 6 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Syria have in 2027?
Syria has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Syria?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Martyrs' Day (Wed 6 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.