Upcoming Public Holidays
- Fri, May 1Labour Day
- Wed, May 27Eid al-Adha
- Wed, Jun 17Islamic New Year
- Fri, Jun 26Ashura
- Tue, Jul 14Republic Day
- Wed, Aug 5Arba'een
🇮🇶 Iraq — 2026 Calendar
12 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Army DayTue, Jan 6
March
- Nowruz (Kurdish New Year)Sat, Mar 21
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
May
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
- Labour DayFri, May 1
June
- AshuraFri, Jun 26
- Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17
July
- Republic DayTue, Jul 14
August
- Arba'eenWed, Aug 5
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThu, Aug 27
October
- Iraqi Independence DaySat, Oct 3
Iraq has 12 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇮🇶 Frequently Asked Questions — Iraq Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?
- Iraq has 12 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 12 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Iraq?
- The main public holidays in Iraq include Arba'een, Ashura, New Year's Day, Islamic New Year, Republic Day.
- When is the next holiday in Iraq?
- The next upcoming holiday in Iraq is Labour Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Iraq 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Iraq 2026 national calendar with 12 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Iraq for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Iraq for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Iraq is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.