Revolution Day in Syria marks the anniversary of the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état, a pivotal event in Syrian history that brought the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. The coup reshaped Syria's political structure and laid the foundation for the Assad family's long-standing rule.

When is Revolution Day?

Revolution Day in Syria is celebrated on March 8 each year.

The following is the list of Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Revolution Day?

Following Syria's independence from France in 1946, the country experienced frequent coups, power struggles, and a fragile democracy.

In 1958, Syria joined Egypt to form the United Arab Republic (UAR), a union championing Arab nationalism. The union collapsed in 1961, causing political turmoil, dissatisfaction, and growing support for more radical movements, including the Ba'ath Party.

On March 8, 1963, a group of Ba'athist military officers, with support from the party's National Command, staged a bloodless coup and seized power. The coup overthrew the short-lived civilian government and installed a military-dominated National Council for the Revolutionary Command (NCRC).

Shortly after the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état, Revolution Day in Syria became an official national holiday, and it was first officially celebrated in 1964, one year after the coup.

The Ba'athists consolidated power but were internally divided. In 1966, a more radical faction took control through another coup.

In 1970, Hafez al-Assad, then Minister of Defense, staged the Corrective Movement, sidelining rivals and becoming Syria's dominant leader.

He officially became president in 1971 and ruled until his death in 2000, succeeded by his son Bashar al-Assad.