SeasonalMajor
Dust Storm Season (Middle East)
Details
- Country
Iraq- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Seasonal
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- March 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
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.