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.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Jan 6TuesdayArmy Day
Feb 19ThursdayRamadan Start
Mar 5ThursdayRebellion Anniversary
Mar 6FridayNational Day of Tolerance and Coexistence
Mar 11WednesdayAnniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement
Mar 14SaturdayBirth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr
Mar 20FridayMarch Equinox
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday
Mar 21SaturdayNowruz
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr holiday
Mar 22SundayNowruz Holiday
Mar 23MondayNowruz Holiday
Apr 1WednesdayYazidi New Year

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.