Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Syria, known locally as عيد الشهداء.
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 6 May; in 2027 on Thursday 6 May.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
16 other countries in our calendar also have Martyrs' Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 May | Tuesday | |
| 2026 | 6 May | Wednesday | |
| 2027 | 6 May | Thursday | |
| 2028 | 6 May | Saturday weekend |