GEN 4.2 — Calendar of Public Holidays
The following public holidays are observed in the Syrian Arab Republic. Aerodrome services may operate on reduced schedules during these periods. Operators should verify service availability by consulting current NOTAMs.
Fixed Date Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 18 March | Revolution Day |
| 21 March | Mother's Day |
| 17 April | Evacuation Day (Independence Day) |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
Variable Date Holidays (Islamic Calendar)
| Duration | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan — dates follow Hijri calendar |
| 4 days | Eid al-Adha | Feast of Sacrifice — dates follow Hijri calendar |
| 1 day | Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram |
| 1 day | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal |
Note: Islamic holiday dates are determined by the lunar calendar and confirmed by the Syrian Awqaf Ministry. Exact Gregorian dates vary annually. AIP supplements or NOTAMs will be issued for any service disruptions during these periods.
Religious Observance Holidays (Variable Dates)
The following holidays are determined by the Islamic Hijri calendar and vary each year. Dates are published annually by government decree:
| Holiday | Approximate Period | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | 3 days |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th Dhul Hijjah | 4 days |
| Islamic New Year | 1st Muharram | 1 day |
| Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | 12th Rabi al-Awwal | 1 day |
Government Office and AIS Hours
| Service | Normal Hours | Holiday Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Government Offices | Sun–Thu: 0800–1500 LT | Closed (Fri/Sat and holidays) |
| AIS Office (OSDI) | H24 (during aerodrome operating hours) | Reduced — consult NOTAM |
| GACA Headquarters | Sun–Thu: 0830–1430 LT | Closed |
Note: During public holidays, aerodrome services (ATC, RFFS, MET) continue to operate in accordance with published hours of operation. Any operational changes are communicated via NOTAM.