Iraq Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Iraq year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Army Day (06 Jan) : Army Day is a national holiday in Iraq
Ramadan Start (19 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Rebellion Anniversary (05 Mar) : Rebellion Anniversary is a regional holiday in Iraq
National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (06 Mar) : National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence is a national holiday in Iraq
Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement (11 Mar) : Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement is a regional holiday in Iraq
Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani (14 Mar) : Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani is a regional holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Iraq (Baghdad)
Nowruz (21 Mar) : Nowruz is a national holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Fitr holiday (21 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Nowruz Holiday (22 Mar) : Nowruz Holiday is a regional holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Fitr holiday (22 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Nowruz Holiday (23 Mar) : Nowruz Holiday is a regional holiday in Iraq
Yazidi New Year (01 Apr) : Yazidi New Year is a regional holiday in Iraq
Baghdad Liberation Day (09 Apr) : Baghdad Liberation Day is a regional holiday in Iraq
Fall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day (09 Apr) : Fall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day is a regional holiday in Iraq
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha holiday (28 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Adha holiday (29 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Adha holiday (30 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Islamic New Year (16 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Iraq (Baghdad)
Ashura (25 Jun) : Ashura is a national holiday in Iraq
Republic Day (14 Jul) : Republic Day is a national holiday in Iraq
The Prophet's Birthday (25 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Iraq (Baghdad)
Iraqi Independence Day (03 Oct) : Iraqi Independence Day is a national holiday in Iraq
Anniversary of Victory over ISIS (10 Dec) : Anniversary of Victory over ISIS is a national holiday in Iraq
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Iraq (Baghdad)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.