Iraq Public Holidays 2026
7 national holidays
Iraq has 7 national public holidays in 2026. The next is Victory Day on Thursday, 10 December 2026. There are 2 long weekends of three days or more.
January 2026
- 1New Year's DayThursday
- 6Army DayTuesday
March 2026
- 21NowruzSaturday
May 2026
- 1Labour DayFriday
October 2026
- 3National DaySaturday
December 2026
- 10Victory DayThursday
- 25Christmas DayFriday
Long weekends 2026
- 1 January – 3 January3 days
- 10 December – 12 December3 days
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Iraq in 2026?
7 national holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Iraq?
Victory Day on Thursday, 10 December 2026.
When are the long weekends in Iraq in 2026?
1 January–3 January (3 days); 10 December–12 December (3 days).
Dates are the days off, so a holiday that falls on a weekend may be shown on the weekday it is observed. Source: Nager.Date public holiday data (open source, MIT licence). Governments can add or move holidays at short notice — check official announcements for important plans.