Holidays in Iraq in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Iraq in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Iraq.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Iraq January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Army Day | Iraq January 6 2025, Monday |
National |
| Rebellion Anniversary | Iraq March 5 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Iraq March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Nowruz | Iraq March 21 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Iraq March 31 2025, Monday |
National |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Iraq April 1 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Iraq April 2 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Baghdad Liberation Day | Iraq April 9 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Labor Day | Iraq May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Eid al-Adha | Iraq June 7 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Iraq June 8 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Iraq June 9 2025, Monday |
National |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Iraq June 10 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Iraq June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Islamic New Year | Iraq June 27 2025, Friday |
National |
| Ashura | Iraq July 6 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Republic Day | Iraq July 14 2025, Monday |
National |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Iraq September 5 2025, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | Iraq September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Iraqi Independence Day | Iraq October 3 2025, Friday |
National |
| Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | Iraq December 10 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Iraq December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Iraq December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Iraq December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Iraq