🇸🇾 Long Weekends in Syria 2026
Plan your getaway — 10 long weekend opportunities in Syria this year.
Bridge Day Opportunities
Take 1, get 4 off
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4
Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2
Take 2, get 5 off
Martyrs' Day
Wed, May 6 – Sun, May 10
Bridge days: Thursday, May 7, Friday, May 8
Take 2, get 5 off
Eid al-Adha
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29
Take 2, get 5 off
Islamic New Year
Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21
Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19
Take 1, get 4 off
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Thu, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 30
Bridge days: Friday, Aug 28
Take 1, get 4 off
October Liberation War Day
Sat, Oct 3 – Tue, Oct 6
Bridge days: Monday, Oct 5
Natural Long Weekends
3 days off — no leave needed
Eid al-Fitr
Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
3 days off — no leave needed
Independence Day (Evacuation Day)
Fri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19
3 days off — no leave needed
Labour Day
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3 days off — no leave needed
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27