Public HolidayHigh Significance
Islamic New Year
ุฑุฃุณ ุงูุณูุฉ ุงููุฌุฑูุฉ
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Details
- Country
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
- Date Uncertainty
- ยฑ1 days
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices and banks closed; beginning of Muharram mourning period; Shia religious gatherings and processions begin
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
First day of Muharram. Beginning of the mourning period for Shia Muslims, leading to Ashura.