How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?

Iraq has 17 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 17 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.

What are the main public holidays in Iraq?

The main events in Iraq include Nowruz (Kurdish New Year), Eid al-Fitr, New Year's Day, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, Iraqi Independence Day.

The next upcoming holiday in Iraq is Iraqi Independence Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Yes, this page provides the complete Iraq 2026 national calendar with 17 holidays, festivals, and observances.

Collective leave dates in Iraq for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.

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Eid al-Fitr

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

Arba'een

Wednesday, Wed, Aug 5

Public Holiday

Ashura

Friday, Fri, Jun 26

Public Holiday

Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

Republic Day

Tuesday, Tue, Jul 14

National Day

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How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?: Iraq has 17 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 17 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
What are the main public holidays in Iraq?: The main events in Iraq include Nowruz (Kurdish New Year), Eid al-Fitr, New Year's Day, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, Iraqi Independence Day.
When is the next holiday in Iraq?: The next upcoming holiday in Iraq is Iraqi Independence Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Is there a complete national calendar for Iraq 2026?: Yes, this page provides the complete Iraq 2026 national calendar with 17 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.