Note Observance of fasting during the month of Ramadan is currently in effect. This may affect the length of working hours.
When are the next National holidays in Iraq?
Upcoming Holidays
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Baghdad Liberation Day
Apr 9, . Marks the day of overthrowing the former regime and the removal of Saddam Hussein’s ... -
Eid Al Fitr
Apr 22, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 23, . Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid Al Fitr Holiday Holiday
Apr 24, . Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 25, . Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan -
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Apr 26, . Fifth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
List of Holidays in Iraq in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Iraqi Army Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid Norooz | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Baghdad Liberation Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid Al Fitr Holiday Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid Al-Adha | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Republic Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Islamic New Year | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Ashura | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Mawlid al-Nabi | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Victory Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- The weekend is observed on a Friday and Saturday
Iraq Holiday News
- 17 December 2022: Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani declares Christmas a national holiday source: SyriacPress
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