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Festivals form an integral part of the Iraq's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Iraq has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Iraq in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Iraq. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Iraq year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 06, 2026 | Army Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Mar 05, 2026 | Rebellion Anniversary | Local holiday |
| 4 | Mar 06, 2026 | National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 7 | Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | National holiday |
| 8 | Mar 23, 2026 | Nowruz Holiday | Local holiday |
| 9 | Apr 09, 2026 | Baghdad Liberation Day | Local holiday |
| 10 | May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 11 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 12 | May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 13 | May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 14 | May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | National holiday |
| 15 | Jun 17, 2026 | Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 16 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 17 | Jun 26, 2026 | Ashura (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 18 | Jul 14, 2026 | Republic Day | National holiday |
| 19 | Aug 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 20 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 21 | Oct 03, 2026 | Iraqi Independence Day | National holiday |
| 22 | Dec 10, 2026 | Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | National holiday |
| 23 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 24 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 25 | Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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