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Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2016. Of these, 7 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Iraq celebrates 7 public holidays in 2016. 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 2016 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
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendMar 19 – Mar 213 days
- Long weekendOct 1 – Oct 33 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2016.
Yes. 7 out of 7 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 3 long weekends in Iraq in 2016.
No. The next public holiday in Iraq is on .