Public HolidayHigh Significance
Nowruz (Kurdish New Year)
نەورۆز
السبت، ٢١ مارس ٢٠٢٦
Details
- Country
- 🇮🇶 Iraq
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices closed nationwide; massive celebrations in Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok) with bonfires and gatherings; KRG offices closed for multiple days
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Persian and Kurdish New Year. Especially significant for Iraqi Kurdistan. Bonfires, traditional dress, picnics, and celebrations of Kurdish identity.