Public HolidayHigh Significance
Islamic New Year
رأس السنة الهجرية
2026年6月17日星期三
Details
- Country
- 🇮🇶 Iraq
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
- Date Uncertainty
- ±1 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.