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Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2008. Of these, 7 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Iraq celebrates 7 public holidays in 2008. These include 7 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Army Day (on January 6), Nowruz (on March 21), Labour Day (on May 1) and National Day (on October 3).
About these dates: the Iraq 2008 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
Holiday weekend
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 29 – Jan 14 days · Take 2007-12-31 off
- Long weekendMar 21 – Mar 233 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 1 – May 44 days · Take 2008-05-02 off
- Long weekendOct 3 – Oct 53 days
- Bridge-day opportunityDec 25 – Dec 284 days · Take 2008-12-26 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2008.
Yes. 7 out of 7 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Iraq in 2008.
No. The next public holiday in Iraq is on .