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Iraq Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Iraq
Iraq has 7 national public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Victory Day on Thursday, 10 December (in 44 days). There are 2 long weekends.
Next public holiday
Victory Day
Thursday, 10 December 2026
Iraq public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Army Day | Army Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Nowruz | Nowruz | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | National Day | National Day | Public holiday |
| Victory Day Next | Victory Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Iraq holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 2
February
March 1
April
May 1
June
July
August
September
October 1
November
December 2
Long weekends in Iraq 2026
2 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
Thu 1 Jan – Sat 3 Jan
No leave needed
Thu 10 Dec – Sat 12 Dec
No leave needed
Iraq vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Planning a trip to Iraq?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.