2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Iraq
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Iraq.
Iraq has 258 working days and 7 public holidays in 2026, with a Friday โ Saturday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Iraq operates on UTC+0 with standard business hours 09:00โ18:00 and a friday โ saturday weekend. In 2026, there are 258 standard working days and 7 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Iraq's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
This country observes a FridayโSaturday weekend, different from most countries (SatโSun). This weekend mismatch can cause a 1-day communication delay for international meetings and shipments. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays โ confirm in advance.
2026 Monthly Calendar
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Iraq Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-01-06 | Tue | Army Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-03-21 | Sat | Nowruz | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-10-03 | Sat | National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-10 | Thu | Victory Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Iraq in 2026?
In 2026, Iraq has 258 working days, 100 weekend days, and 7 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Iraq?
The official weekend in Iraq is Friday and Saturday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Iraq?
Banks in Iraq are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Why is the weekend Friday-Saturday in Iraq?
Iraq and most Gulf states follow the Islamic tradition where Friday is the day of congregational prayer (Jumu'ah). The weekend is therefore set to FridayโSaturday. This is important for cross-border shipping and international meeting scheduling.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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