Public Holidays in Iraq
Every public holiday in Iraq for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Victory Day · Thursday, December 10, 2026
Iraq public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Iraq public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Friday | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Iraq public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Thursday | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Tuesday | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 | Sunday | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Iraq
This page lists Iraq's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Iraq?
Iraq has 7 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Iraq?
Victory Day on Thursday, December 10, 2026 — 44 days away.
Are all holidays in Iraq nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.