Iraq Public Holidays 2026
15 public holidays in 2026
January 2026
1 Thu
New Year's Day
6 Tue
Army Day
March 2026
16 Mon
Commemoration of the Saddam Baath crimes against the Iraqi people
20 Fri
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
21 Sat
Eid al-Fitr (estimated); Nowruz
22 Sun
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
May 2026
1 Fri
Labor Day
26 Tue
Day of Arafah (estimated)
27 Wed
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
28 Thu
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
29 Fri
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
June 2026
4 Thu
Eid al-Ghadir (estimated)
16 Tue
Islamic New Year (estimated)
25 Thu
Ashura (estimated)
August 2026
25 Tue
Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
About Iraq Holidays
This page lists all official public holidays in Iraq for 2026. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.