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Dust Storm Season (Middle East)

SeasonalMajor
Dust Storm Season (Middle East) — Seasonal
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Details

Country
IQ Iraq
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Seasonal
Gazetted
No — not an official day off
Month
March 2026
Long Weekends
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Business Impact

Impact Level
Reduced Operations
Planning Lead Time
Start 1 month before

Notes

Frequent sandstorms across Iraq. Airport closures possible. Outdoor work hazardous. Almost no English travel content covers this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dust Storm Season (Middle East) a public holiday in Iraq?
Dust Storm Season (Middle East) is a Seasonal in Iraq, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
When is Dust Storm Season (Middle East) 2026?
Dust Storm Season (Middle East) 2026 falls on March 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
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Nearby holidays in Iraq

Commemoration of the Saddam Baath crimes against the Iraqi peoplePublic HolidayMar 16Eid al-FitrPublic HolidayMar 20Nowruz (Kurdish New Year)Public HolidayMar 21Eid al-Fitr (estimated); NowruzPublic HolidayMar 21

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