Today, 24 January 2026, is not a public holiday in Iraq.
There are a total of 17 holidays in Iraq in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | 20 March 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | 21 March 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | 22 March 2026 |
| Labor Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha | 27 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | 28 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | 29 May 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | 30 May 2026 |
| Islamic New Year | 17 June 2026 |
| Ashura | 26 June 2026 |
| Republic Day | 14 July 2026 |
| The Prophet's Birthday | 26 August 2026 |
| Iraqi Independence Day | 3 October 2026 |
| Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | 10 December 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 |
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
Day
20 March 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Day
21 March 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Day
22 March 2026
Holiday
Labor Day
Day
1 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Adha
Day
27 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Day
28 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Day
29 May 2026
Holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Day
30 May 2026
Holiday
Islamic New Year
Day
17 June 2026
Holiday
Ashura
Day
26 June 2026
Holiday
Republic Day
Day
14 July 2026
Holiday
The Prophet's Birthday
Day
26 August 2026
Holiday
Iraqi Independence Day
Day
3 October 2026
Holiday
Anniversary of Victory over ISIS
Day
10 December 2026
Holiday
Christmas Day
Day
25 December 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 |
| Army Day | 6 January 2026 |
Holiday
New Year's Day
Day
1 January 2026
Holiday
Army Day
Day
6 January 2026
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