The following is a list of flags used in Syria.

National flags

Main article: Flag of Syria
Flag Date Use Description
2024–present Flag of the Syrian Arab Republic Reversion to 1930 design but with 2:3 ratio.

Government flags

Royal flags

Flag Date Use Description
1920 Royal flag of Syria A horizontal tricolour of black, dark green and white with a crown to the right on the center and a red triangle flipped with a white 8-pointed star inside.

Presidential flags

Since 2025, Syria has not had an official presidential flag.

Flag Date Use Description
1941–1958, 1961–1963, 2025–present de facto Presidential flag of Syria A horizontal tricolour of dark green, white and black with 3 red stars.[1]
1958–1961 Presidential flag of the United Arab Republic A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with 2 dark green stars. The coloured emblem of the United Arab Republic is at the top-left hoist.
1963–1972 Presidential flag of Syria A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with 3 dark green stars.[1][2]
1972–1980 Presidential flag of Syria A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with the emblem of Federation of Arab Republics.
1980–2024 Presidential flag of Syria A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with 2 dark green stars.

Secondary flag

Flag Date Use Description
2024 Alongside the independence flag, a white flag displaying the Tawhid was used during the early days of the Syrian Transitional Government and it's military[3] A white field featuring the Shahada in an elongated Thuluth script.

Administrative flags

Administrative Divisions of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria

Flag Date Use Description
?-present Flag of the Jazira Region
?-2024 Flag of the Afrin Region

Military flags

Ba'athist era

Flag Date Use Description
1980–2024 Flag of the Chief of the General Staff
1980–2024 Flag of the Ministry of Defense
1946–2024 Flag of Syrian Arab Armed Forces Flag of Syria with the Coat of Arms of the Syrian Armed Forces in the top left hand corner. Across the top the flag says "Homeland Honor Devotion" (وطن شرف إخلاص), and "Syrian Arab Army" (الجيش العربي السوري) across the bottom.[4][5]
1945–2024 Flag of Syrian Army Green background with the coat of arms of the army in the middle of center.[4][5]
1950–2024 Flag of Syrian Navy Blue background with the coat of arms of the navy in the middle of center.[4][5]
post-2007–2024 Flag of Syrian Air Force Turquoise background with their badge in the middle of the center.[4][5]
?–2024 Flag of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate
?–2024 Flag of the National Defence Forces
?–2024 Flag of the 3rd Armoured Division

Ensigns

Ba'athist-era
Flag Date Use Description
1980–2024 Flag of Syrian Air Defence Force Ensign Air force blue background with the Syrian flag to the top left hoist and the roundel of the air force at the middle of the center.[4][5]

Ethnic groups flags

Flag Date Use Description
?–present Flag of the Yazidis Red and white vertical blocks with a yellow 24-pointed star.[6]
?–present Flag used by Syrian Druze[7][8][9] Five stripes of green, red, yellow, blue, white.
?–present Flags used by Syrian Turkmens Two-part, vertically divided field of azure or turquoise and white, with red crescent and star resembling that of Turkey.
?–present
?–present
?–present

Historical flags

Arab Rule

Flag Date Use Description
661–750 Flag of The Umayyad Caliphate A White Field.
750–940 Flag of The Abbasid Caliphate A Simple Black Field.

Crusader States

Flag Date Use Description
1098–1144 Flag of the County of Edessa
1098–1268 Flag of the Principality of Antioch
1102–1289 Flag of the Seljuk Empire

Ayyubid Rule

Flag Date Use Description
1174–1260 Reconstruction of Saladin's personal standard A Golden Field with a crimson double-headed eagle in the center.

Mamluk Rule

Flag Date Use Description
1260–1516 Flag of The Mamluk Sultanate
1260–1516 Flag of The Mamluk Sultanate (Variant)

Ottoman Rule

Flag Date Use Description
1516–1793 Flag of the Ottoman Empire Red field with a green disc in the center and three golden crescent moons inside the disc.
1793–1844 Flag of the Ottoman Empire A red field with a white crescent moon and an eight-pointed star.
1844–1918 Flag of the Ottoman Empire A red field with a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star.

French Rule

Flag Date Use Description
1916-1946 Flag of The French Third Republic, the French State and the Provisional Government of the French Republic A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red (proportions 3:2).
1942-1944 Flag of Free France A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red with The Cross of Lorraine.

States during French mandatory rule

Flag Date Use Description
1920–1925 Flag of the State of Aleppo
1920–1925 Flag of the State of Damascus
1920–1936 Flag of the Alawite State
1921–1924 Flag of the Jabal Druze State
1924–1936 Flag of the Jabal Druze State
1921–1936 Civil flag of the Jabal Druze State

Hatay state

Flag Date Use Description
1938–1939 Flag of the independent Hatay State

Former Syrian states

Flag Date Use Description
1920 Flag of the Arab Kingdom of Syria Tricolor consisting of black, green and white stripes with a red triangle and a seven-pointed star. 1:2 ratio.
1920–1922 Flag of the Mandate of Syria Sky blue field charged with a crescent moon at its centre and the flag of France in the upper hoist
1922–1930 Flag of the Syrian Federation (1922–1925) and the State of Syria (1925–1930) Green, white, green triband with the flag of France in the upper hoist
1930–1958 Flag of the First Syrian Republic (1930–1950) and the Second Syrian Republic Tricolor consisting of green, white and black stripes with three red stars in the centre white stripe. 1:2 ratio.
1958–1961 Flag of the United Arab Republic Tricolor consisting of red, white and black stripes with two green stars in the centre white stripe representing the union of Syria and Egypt. 2:3 ratio.
1961–1963 Flag of the Syrian Arab Republic Reversion to 1930 design.
1963–1972 Flag of the Syrian Arab Republic Tricolor consisting of red, white and black stripes with three green stars in the centre white stripe. 1:2 ratio.
1972–1980 Flag of Syria in the Federation of Arab Republics Tricolor consisting of red, white and black stripes with a golden Hawk of Quraish in the centre white stripe. 2:3 ratio. Flag shared with Egypt and Libya.
1980–2024 Flag of the Syrian Arab Republic Reversion to 1958 design.

Organizations flags

Ba'athist and pro-Assadist organizations

Flag Date Use Description
Pro-Assadist
2013–present Flag of Sootoro White background with the logo in the middle of center.
2011–present Flag of Syrian Resistance Red background with their insignia in the middle of center.
2012–present Ceremonial flag of Liwa Abu al-Fadhal al-Abbas Gold bordered banner with the gold colored text "يا قمر بني هاشم" (O Moon of the Hashemite Clan) in Arabic calligraphy
2014–present Flag of the Liwa Fatemiyoun
2024–present Flag of the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria A white field with Arabic calligraphy in black, green, and red, often associated with pan-Arabism. The dominant red letter "ل" in the Arabic text extends upwards, forming a stylized rifle with a clenched fist, a common symbol of the Islamic resistance movements. Below the central inscription, the text "جبهة المقاومة الإسلامية في سوريا" (The Islamic Resistance Front in Syria) identifies the group.

Syrian opposition flags

Flag Date Use Description
Syrian National Army
2014–2015 Flag of the Hazzm Movement White background with the text shahada with two swords merged and one green Arabic text at the bottom.
2014–Present Flag of the Sham Legion White background with the logo in the middle of center.
2013–Present Flag of the Sultan Murad Brigade A red background with golden Arabic text with a golden line separating two lines.[10]
2013–present Flag of the al-Moutasem Brigade
?–present Flag of Ahrar al-Sham White background with a green half-flower at the middle-top with the Arabic calligraphy "حركة أحرار الشام الإسلامية" (Ahrar al-Sham Islamic Movement) below it, a green line below that with the text "أحرار الشام" (Ahrar al-Sham) below that
2015‒2017 A variant of the Syrian opposition flag used by Liwa Ahfad Saladin A horizontal tricolour of green, white, and black. Centered on the white stripe are three red symbols spaced side by side: on the left is a cross, in the middle is a Kurdish Sun, and on the right is a crescent.
?–present Flag of the National Front for Liberation
2016–present Flag of the Free Idlib Army
2013–2017 Flag of the of the 13th Division
2015—present Flag of the Northern Division
2012–2015 Flag of the Knights of Justice Brigade White background with red Arabic text on the top and bottom with a horse's head mixed with the old Syrian flag.
2012–present Alternative flag of the Mountain Hawks Brigade
2015–2025 Flag of the Jaysh al-Nasr
Flag Date Use Description
Syrian Revolutionary Command Council
2014‒2015 Flag of the Syrian Revolutionary Command Council White background with an eagle that is colored with the flag of the Syrian revolution that also has the shape of two and shaking with the text below it "مجلس قيادة الثورة السورية" and "SYRIAN REVOLUTION COMMAND COUNCIL"
2014 Flag of the 5th Corps
2013–present Alternate flag of the 21st Combined Force Syrian revolutionary flag with the yellow text "تجمع القوة 21" (21st Combined Force) below it
Former flag of the 21st Combined Force
2014–2017 Flag of the Army of Mujahedeen
2013–2014 Administration flag of the Islamic Front White background with the shahada text on top, then the logo on black at the bottom.
War flag of the Islamic Front Black background with the shahda text on top, then the logo at the bottom.
2015–2025 Administration flag of the Jaysh Al Islam
War flag of the the Jaysh Al Islam
Flag Date Use Description
Syrian Salvation Government
2018–2024 Flag of the Syrian Salvation Government A horizontal tricolour of green, white, and black. Centered with a red shahada.
2017–2024 Flag of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham White field with a teal horizontal stripe and a central circular emblem containing the Shahada in white Arabic calligraphy on a green background, surrounded by a black-and-white Greek key pattern.
2015–present Flag of Ajnad Al-Kavkaz Black field with white Arabic inscriptions, including the Shahada at the top and the name "أجناد القوقاز" (Ajnad al-Kavkaz) at the bottom, separated by a stylized mountain emblem representing the Caucasus region. Black representing defiance and white symbolizing faith and purity.
2012–present Flag of Katibat Jabal al-Islam White field with black Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) in bold Kufic script, while the Seal of Muhammad, containing the words "Allah, Messenger, Muhammad," is centrally positioned in a circular format. Below, the text "كتيبة جبل الإسلام" (Katibat Jabal al-Islam) identifies the militant group.
2016–present Flag of Junud al-Makhdi Green field, which may symbolize paradise or religious devotion in Islamic eschatology, with the Shahada inscribed in black and white Kufic script across the center. On the hoist side, a circular seal containing the words “Allah, Messenger, Muhammad”, a common element in jihadist flags.
2019 – present Flag of the Movement of Salah al-Din the Kurd Green field with the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) inscribed in white Thuluth script,
2019 – present Flag of the Islamic Jihad Union
2017– present Flag of Katibat al-Ghuraba al-Turkestan
Flag Date Use Description
Other Free Syrian Army affiliated organizations
2012–2024 Flag of the Ansar al-Sham
2014–2015 Flag of the Unified Military Command of Eastern Ghouta Banner with white Shahada calligraphy with a yellow outline
2012‒2016 Flag of Leon Sedov Brigade

Salafi Jihadist groups

Flag Date Use Description
2012‒2016 Flag of the Jabhat al-Nusra
2016‒2017
2012‒2016 Flag of Jaysh Muhammad in Bilad al-Sham
2014‒2015 Flag of Mujahideen Shura Council
2014–2017 Flag of Jund al-Aqsa Black background with white Shahada calligraphy with the text "جند الأقصى" (Jund al-Aqsa) below it
?–present Flag of Imam Bukhari Jamaat Black background with a white shahada with the text "جماعة الإمام البخاري" (Imam Bukhari Jamaat) under it
2018‒2020 Flag of Rouse the Believers Operations Room
2018‒2025 Flag of Ansar al-Tawhid
2018‒2025 Flag of Tanzim Hurras al-Din
Alternate flag of Tanzim Hurras al-Din
2014‒present Flag of Ansar al-Din Front
2014‒2016 Flag of Harakat Sham al-Islam Black background with a bent line with the crescent joint, under them is the shahada text with another Arabic text at the bottom.
2001-2003 Flag of Ansar al-Islam in Kurdistan
2007‒2025 Flag of Jama'at Ansar al-Islam
2020‒? Flag of Jihad Coordination
2020‒? Flag of the Ansar Fighters Brigade
2007‒2016 Flag of Caucasian Emirate
2013‒2017 Flag of Ajnad al-Sham Black background with white Shahada calligraphy with the text "أجناد الشام" (Ajnad al-Sham) under it
2012–Present Flag of Liwa al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar Black background with a white shahada above a sword with the text "لواء المهاجرون والأنصار" (Liwa al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar) under it
2013‒2014 Flag of the Green Battalion
2014‒present Flag of Katibat al-Tawhid wal-Jihad
2017‒present Flag of Imam Bukhari Jamaat
2006–present Flag of Fatah al-Islam
early 2012–2015 Flag of Liwaa al-Umma Black background with the shahada text with a sword at the bottom of it with another Arabic text on the bottom of it.
2025-present Flag of Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah
2012–2016 Flag of Islamic Muthanna Movement

Kurdish and pro-Kurdish organizations

Flag Date Use Description
10 October 2015–present Flag of the Syrian Democratic Forces Light yellow background with the map of Syria (Including the disputed Hatay Province) with the Euphrates river as well with the text below it, "قوات سوريا الديمقراطية", and "Hêzên Sûriya Demokratîk", and "ܚܝ̈ܠܘܬܐ ܕܣܘܪܝܐ ܕܝܡܩܪܛܝܬܐ" all translating to the Syrian Democratic Forces.
2011–present Flag of the People's Defense Units Yellow banner with a green outline with a red star with a green outline in the middle containing the letters "YPG" on the left, right, and bottom of the star, respectively.
2011–present Flag of the YPG International Yellow banner with a green outline with a red star with a green outline and a black stripe behind it with the white text in the middle of the red star "YPG" and on the black stripe the white text being "Enternasyonel".
April 2013–present Flag of the Women's Protection Units Green banner with a yellow outline with a red star with a yellow outline with the yellow text "YPJ" on the right, bottom, and left of the star, respectively.
2003–present Flag of the Democratic Union Party
2011–present Flag of the Movement for a Democratic Society
?–present Flag of the Al-Sanadid Forces
?–present Flag of the Seljuk Brigade
2014–2018 Flag of Liwa Thuwar al-Raqqa
2013–present Flag of the Syriac Military Council
?–present Flag of the Syriac Military Council
2019–present Flag of the Martyr Nubar Ozanyan Brigade
2019–present Flag of the Martyr Nubar Ozanyan Brigade
?–present Flag of the Manbij Military Council
?–present Flag of the Euphrates Liberation Brigade
?–present Flag of the Al-Bab Military Council
?–present Flag of the Jarabulus Military Council
?–present Flag of the Deir ez-Zor Military Council
?–present Flag of the Serê Kaniyê Military Council
?–present Flag of the Tal Abyad Military Council
?–present Flag of the Asayish
?–present Flag of the Self-Defense Forces (NES regions)
?–present Flag of the People's Defence Forces
?–present Flag of the Free Women's Units
2014–2015 Flag of the People's Liberation Faction
?–present Flag of the International Freedom Battalion
2005–present Flag of the Kurdistan Workers' Party
?–present Flag of the Marxist–Leninist Communist Party (Turkey)
?–present Flag of the Communist Party of Turkey/Marxist–Leninist
?–present Flag of the Liberation Army of the Workers and Peasants of Turkey
?–present Flag of the Maoist Communist Party (Turkey)
?–present Flag of the United Freedom Forces
?–present Flag of the Marxist–Leninist Armed Propaganda Unit
?–present Flag of the Revolutionary Communard Party
?–present Flag of Türkiye Devrim Partisi
?–present Flag of Sosyal İsyan
?–present Flag of Kadın Özgürlük Gücü
?–2017 Flag of Devrimci Karargâh
2014–present Flag of the Marxist–Leninist Party (Communist Reconstruction)
?–present Flag of the Communist Labour Party of Turkey/Leninist
?–present Flag of the Revolutionary Communard Party/Birli
?–present Flag of the Revolutionary Union for Internationalist Solidarity
?–2018 Flag of the International Revolutionary People's Guerrilla Forces
?–2018 Flag of the Queer Insurrection and Liberation Army
?–present Flag of the Bob Crow Brigade
2017–present Flag of the Anarchist Struggle
?–present Flag of the Henri Krasucki Brigade

Political parties flags

Flag Date Use Description
1986–present Flag of Syrian Communist Party Red background with the communist symbol.
2013–2024 Flag of Arab Nationalist Guard Black background with the emblem colors switched.
1963–2024 Flag of Ba'ath Party Black, white and green horizontal rectangles with a red flipped triangle to the left hoist.
2017–present Flag of Democratic Union Party White background with their emblem.
1932–present Flag of Syrian Social Nationalist Party Black background with their logo.
2015–present Flag of Turkistan Islamic Party Black field with the Shahada at the top in calligraphy. Below, in smaller Arabic script, the text reads “الحزب الإسلامي التركستاني لنصرة أهل الشام” (Turkistan Islamic Party for the Support of the People of al-Sham). Black represents militancy and religious struggle, and white symbolizes purity and faith.[11]
2000–2005 Flag of Bethnahrin Freedom Party Blue background with a 32-pointed yellow star and wheats crossed below it, below the wheats are Syriac Aramaic text and the text "GHB". On the top left hoist is a red shooting star.[12][13]

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