Syria country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Syria
Theme Independence Day 2027
Syria is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Damascus, the national observance is Independence Day on 17 April, and the national colours are red and green. Syria marks 17 April 1946, when the last French troops left. The day is also called Evacuation Day.
Capital and region (AR)
Damascus is the capital. Syria sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Damascus clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 17 April 2027. Syria marks 17 April 1946, when the last French troops left. The day is also called Evacuation Day. Locally it is called Eid al-Jalaa. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital is Damascus.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 17 April 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and green.
What does the national day mark?
Syria marks 17 April 1946, when the last French troops left. The day is also called Evacuation Day.
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