Liberation Day (Syria)

Liberation Day
يوم التحرير
The Syrian Post issued commemorative stamps for the Liberation Day's first anniversary.
Also calledAnniversary of the fall of the Assad regime
Observed by Syria
TypeNational
SignificanceCommemorates the end of Ba'athist regime and Assad family rule
ObservancesParades, fireworks, and public gatherings
Date8 December
Next time8 December 2026 (2026-12-08)
FrequencyAnnual
First time2025
Related to

Liberation Day (Arabic: يوم التحرير) is a public holiday in Syria, celebrated on 8 December to mark the fall of the Ba'athist regime and the end of the Assad family’s rule, which began in 1971 when Hafez al-Assad seized power and was succeeded by his son Bashar al-Assad in 2000. The holiday was established in October 2025 following a decree by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.