Public Holidays in Iraq 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Iraq's current public-holiday framework includes national civic dates, Christian Christmas, Nowruz and several Islamic observances. The Central Bank publishes an annual operational calendar and flags approximate religious dates.
Iraq Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Army Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Halabja Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr holiday / Nowruz Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr holiday Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha holiday Moon |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Eid al-Ghadeer Moon |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Ashura Moon |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | National Day |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Victory Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional. The Central Bank's own 2026 calendar also labels comparable religious dates as approximate.
Official Calendar with Approximate Religious Dates 2026
The Central Bank of Iraq marks several 2026 Islamic dates with an asterisk to show that they are approximate. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are multi-day public-holiday periods.
Holiday Rules in Iraq
Islamic dates can change after religious confirmation. The Central Bank's 2026 calendar explicitly identifies approximate dates, so the same caution is carried into future-year projections.
Iraq Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 3 October.
- Victory Day is 10 December.
- Nowruz is 21 March.
- The Central Bank marks approximate religious dates in its own calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Islamic dates marked provisional?
The Central Bank of Iraq itself flags several religious dates as approximate.
How long is Eid al-Adha?
The 2026 Central Bank calendar lists a four-day Eid al-Adha holiday period.
When is Iraq National Day?
It is observed on 3 October.
Is Christmas a public holiday?
Yes. 25 December is listed on the official holiday calendar.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 holiday calendar with approximate lunar dates marked.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.