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2026 Iraq Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Iraq for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

34

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

11 holidays

This Month

4

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Republic Day

18 days away

About Iraq holidays in 2026

In 2026, Iraq observes a variety of national and religious holidays, reflecting its rich cultural and historical landscape. The year includes significant Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Ghadeer, Ashura, and the Prophet's Birthday. Additionally, national days like Army Day, Rebellion Anniversary, National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence, Baghdad Liberation Day, Republic Day, and Iraqi Independence Day are marked. The calendar also features international observances like New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayArmy Day
February 19, 2026ThursdayRamadan Start
March 5, 2026ThursdayRebellion Anniversary
March 6, 2026FridayNational Day of Tolerance and Coexistence
March 11, 2026WednesdayAnniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement
March 14, 2026SaturdayBirth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday
March 21, 2026SaturdayNowruz
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr holiday
March 22, 2026SundayNowruz Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayNowruz Holiday
April 1, 2026WednesdayYazidi New Year
April 9, 2026ThursdayBaghdad Liberation Day
April 9, 2026ThursdayFall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha holiday
May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha holiday
June 4, 2026ThursdayEid al-Ghadeer
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 25, 2026ThursdayAshura
July 14, 2026TuesdayRepublic Day
August 25, 2026TuesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 3, 2026SaturdayIraqi Independence Day
December 10, 2026ThursdayAnniversary of Victory over ISIS
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Iraq holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are based on the Islamic lunar calendar, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Several holidays, particularly religious ones, may have observances that span multiple consecutive days.
  • Note that some dates may be subject to change based on official announcements.
  • The calendar includes several equinox and solstice dates, which are astronomical events.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Iraq in 2026 shows a significant concentration of observances in March, with eleven holidays including major Islamic celebrations and national commemorations. This is followed by a cluster of holidays in May and June, encompassing further religious festivals and national days.

The early part of the year begins with a few national holidays in January and February. After the busy spring period, the latter half of the year features more dispersed holidays, with single observances in July, August, September, and October, before concluding with a few holidays in December.

November stands out as a quiet month with no listed holidays. The year's observances are predominantly nationwide, reflecting a shared national and religious calendar.

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