Iraq public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Iraq. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | عيد الجيش |
| March 16, 2026 | Monday | ذكرى جرائم البعث والأنفال والهجوم على حلبجة |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | عيد الفطر (تقديري); عيد نوروز |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | عيد العمال العالمي |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | يوم عرفة (تقديري) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | عيد الغدير (تقديري) |
| June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| June 25, 2026 | Thursday | عاشوراء (تقديري) |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | المولد النبوي الشريف (تقديري) |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | رأس السنة الميلادية |
| January 6, 2027 | Wednesday | عيد الجيش |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | عيد الفطر (تقديري) |
| March 16, 2027 | Tuesday | ذكرى جرائم البعث والأنفال والهجوم على حلبجة |
| March 21, 2027 | Sunday | عيد نوروز |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | عيد العمال العالمي |
| May 15, 2027 | Saturday | يوم عرفة (تقديري) |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | عيد الأضحى (تقديري) |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | عيد الغدير (تقديري) |
| June 6, 2027 | Sunday | رأس السنة الهجرية (تقديري) |
| June 15, 2027 | Tuesday | عاشوراء (تقديري) |
| August 14, 2027 | Saturday | المولد النبوي الشريف (تقديري) |
Weekend days: Friday and Saturday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?
15 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Friday and Saturday).
What days are weekends for Iraq?
Weekend days are Friday and Saturday.
When is the next Iraq holiday?
رأس السنة الميلادية on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How do I check Iraq business days in code?
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