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Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2017. Of these, 7 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Iraq celebrates 7 public holidays in 2017. 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 2017 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 6 – Jan 83 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMar 18 – Mar 214 days · Take 2017-03-20 off
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunitySep 30 – Oct 34 days · Take 2017-10-02 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 253 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2017.
Yes. 7 out of 7 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Iraq in 2017.
No. The next public holiday in Iraq is on .