National holidays of Iraq in 2026
This page contains a 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 or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Tuesday | Jan. 6, 2026 | Army Day | |
| Thursday | March 5, 2026 | Rebellion Anniversary | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Nowruz | |
| Thursday | April 9, 2026 | Baghdad Liberation Day | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labor Day | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday | |
| Wednesday | June 17, 2026 | Islamic New Year | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Friday | June 26, 2026 | Ashura | |
| Tuesday | July 14, 2026 | Republic Day | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Saturday | Oct. 3, 2026 | Iraqi Independence Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 10, 2026 | Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Iraq public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries