Public HolidayHighest
Ashura
عاشوراء
Details
- Country
Iraq- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
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- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Subject to official confirmation)
Avoid booking non-refundable travel on these exact dates. Check closer to the date for confirmation.
Date may be approximate
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ashura a public holiday in Iraq?
- Yes, Ashura is an official public holiday in Iraq. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Ashura 2026?
- Ashura 2026 falls on June 26, 2026.
- What is Ashura called locally in Iraq?
- Ashura is locally known as "عاشوراء" in Iraq.
Ashura
Tenth day of Muharram. Observed as a day of fasting by Sunni Muslims and mourning by Shia Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn.
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