Add these holidays to Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar.
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2023. Of these, 7 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Iraqi public holidays or Iraqi bank holidays? Iraq public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Iraq celebrates 7 public holidays in 2023. 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 2023 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Iraq holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2023.
- Long weekendJan 6 – Jan 83 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMar 18 – Mar 214 days · Take 2023-03-20 off
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunitySep 30 – Oct 34 days · Take 2023-10-02 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 253 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq has 7 public holidays in 2023.
Yes. 7 out of 7 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Iraq in 2023.
No. The next public holiday in Iraq is on .