Iraq Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Army Day
Army Day is a national holiday in Iraq
March
Rebellion Anniversary
Rebellion Anniversary is a regional holiday in Iraq
National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence
National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence is a national holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Fitr
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.
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement
Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement is a regional holiday in Iraq
Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani
Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani is a regional holiday in Iraq
Nowruz
Nowruz is a national holiday in Iraq
Nowruz Holiday
Nowruz Holiday is a regional holiday in Iraq
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
April
Yazidi New Year
Yazidi New Year is a regional holiday in Iraq
Baghdad Liberation Day
Baghdad Liberation Day is a regional holiday in Iraq
Fall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day
Fall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day is a regional holiday in Iraq
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday for COVID-19 (Kurdistan only)
Public Holiday for COVID-19 (Kurdistan only) is a regional holiday in Iraq
Public Sector Holiday
Public Sector Holiday is a government holiday in Iraq
Eid al-Adha
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
Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
June
July
August
Arbaeen
Arbaeen is a national holiday in Iraq
Islamic New Year Holiday
Islamic New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
October
November
December
Anniversary of Victory over ISIS
Anniversary of Victory over ISIS is a national holiday in Iraq
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday is a national holiday in Iraq
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.