Public HolidayNotable
Christmas Day
عيد الميلاد
Details
- Country
Syria- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- December 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Observed by Syria's Christian minority (~10%). Christmas celebrations in the Old City of Damascus and Aleppo's Christian quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Syria?
- Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Syria. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Christmas Day 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 falls on December 25, 2026.
- What is Christmas Day called locally in Syria?
- Christmas Day is locally known as "عيد الميلاد" in Syria.
Christmas
Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Major cultural and commercial holiday with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
| Country | Date | Day | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria(current) | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Normal Operations |
 India | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
 Singapore | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
 Myanmar | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Normal Operations |
 Malaysia | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
 Philippines | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | — |
 Indonesia | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
| India | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Normal Operations |
| Malaysia | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
| Singapore | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |
| Philippines | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Full Closure |
| Indonesia | Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Reduced Operations |