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Public HolidayHighest Significance

Ashura

ุนุงุดูˆุฑุงุก

Friday, June 26, 2026

Details

Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Date Uncertainty
ยฑ1 days

Business Impact

Impact Level
High Impact
Impact Description
All offices and businesses closed; millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala; massive mourning processions nationwide; roads closed for pilgrim routes; heightened security; the largest annual gathering in Iraq
Planning Lead Time
Start 2 months before

Notes

10th of Muharram. Extremely significant for Iraq's Shia majority. Massive mourning processions in Karbala commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Millions of pilgrims travel to Karbala.

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