Holidays in Iraq in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Iraq in 2027. 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 2027, Friday
National
Army Day Iraq
January 6 2027, Wednesday
National
Rebellion Anniversary Iraq
March 5 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Eid al-Fitr Iraq
March 10 2027, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Fitr holiday Iraq
March 11 2027, Thursday
National
Eid al-Fitr holiday Iraq
March 12 2027, Friday
National
March Equinox Iraq
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Nowruz Iraq
March 21 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
Baghdad Liberation Day Iraq
April 9 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Labor Day Iraq
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Eid al-Adha Iraq
May 17 2027, Monday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Iraq
May 18 2027, Tuesday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Iraq
May 19 2027, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Iraq
May 20 2027, Thursday
National
Islamic New Year Iraq
June 6 2027, Sunday
National
Ashura Iraq
June 15 2027, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Iraq
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
Republic Day Iraq
July 14 2027, Wednesday
National
The Prophet's Birthday Iraq
August 15 2027, Sunday
National
September Equinox Iraq
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Iraqi Independence Day Iraq
October 3 2027, Sunday
National
Anniversary of Victory over ISIS Iraq
December 10 2027, Friday
National
December Solstice Iraq
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Iraq
December 25 2027, Saturday
National
New Year's Eve Iraq
December 31 2027, Friday
Observance