Christmas Day
Public HolidayMajor
عيد الميلاد
Details
- Country
Syria- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- December 2026
- Long Weekends
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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.
Source: python-holidays (SY)Scraped