Iraq Public Holidays
Iraq observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Iraq observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Iraq by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Iraq.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Army Day |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Ramadan Start |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Rebellion Anniversary |
| Mar 6 | Friday | National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence |
| Mar 11 | Wednesday | Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Nowruz |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Nowruz Holiday |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Nowruz Holiday |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Yazidi New Year |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.