Iraq Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
Iraq federal holidays 2026 include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated Iraq public holidays 2026 calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
Iraq government holiday calendar.
This verified Iraq national holidays list ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.
If you are searching for Iraq school holidays 2026,
Iraq stock exchange holidays, Iraq state wise holidays or Iraq city holiday schedule,
this detailed guide covers everything in one place.
Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| January 06, 2026 | Army Day | National holiday |
| February 19, 2026 | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| March 05, 2026 | Rebellion Anniversary | Local holiday |
| March 06, 2026 | National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | National holiday |
| March 11, 2026 | Anniversary of Signing of the March 11, 1970 Agreement | Local holiday |
| March 14, 2026 | Birth Anniversary of the Immortal Barzani | Local holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| March 21, 2026 | Nowruz | National holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| March 22, 2026 | Nowruz Holiday | Local holiday |
| March 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| March 23, 2026 | Nowruz Holiday | Local holiday |
| April 01, 2026 | Yazidi New Year | Local holiday |
| April 09, 2026 | Baghdad Liberation Day | Local holiday |
| April 09, 2026 | Fall of the Defunct Dictatorial Regime and the Liberation of Iraq Day | Local holiday |
| May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| June 04, 2026 | Eid al-Ghadeer | National holiday |
| June 16, 2026 | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| June 25, 2026 | Ashura | National holiday |
| July 14, 2026 | Republic Day | National holiday |
| August 25, 2026 | The Prophet’s Birthday | National holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| October 03, 2026 | Iraqi Independence Day | National holiday |
| December 10, 2026 | Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | National holiday |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Eid al-Fitr may create a long weekend opportunity.
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Nowruz Holiday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Labor Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Eid al-Adha holiday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Christmas Day may create a long weekend opportunity.