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New Year's Day
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Wednesday |
Jan. 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: رأس السنة الميلادية
Observed on January 1, marking the start of the Gregorian New Year with family gatherings and festivities.
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Iraqi Army Day
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Monday |
Jan. 6, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: يوم الجيش العراقي
Honoring the Iraqi Army and its role in safeguarding the nation.
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Eid Norooz
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Thursday |
March 20, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد نوروز
The Persian/Kurdish New Year (around March 21), celebrating the arrival of spring with family visits and cultural traditions.
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Eid Al Fitr
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Monday |
March 31, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الفطر
Marks the end of Ramadan’s fasting, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and visiting relatives.
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Eid Al Fitr Holiday
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Tuesday |
April 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الفطر
Marks the end of Ramadan’s fasting, celebrated with prayers, feasting, and visiting relatives.
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Baghdad Liberation Day
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Wednesday |
April 9, 2025 |
Regional
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Arbīl, Kirkūk, Dahūk, As Sulaymānīyah
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Local name: يوم تحرير بغداد
Commemorating the liberation of Baghdad, reflecting on national resilience and history.
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Labour Day
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Thursday |
May 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد العمال
Observed on May 1, honoring workers’ rights, achievements, and their contributions.
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Eid Al-Adha
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Saturday |
June 7, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الأضحى
The ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith, observed with prayer and sharing meat.
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Eid Al-Adha Holiday
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Sunday |
June 8, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الأضحى
The ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith, observed with prayer and sharing meat.
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Eid Al-Adha Holiday
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Monday |
June 9, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الأضحى
The ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith, observed with prayer and sharing meat.
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Eid Al-Adha Holiday
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Tuesday |
June 10, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الأضحى
The ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s faith, observed with prayer and sharing meat.
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Eid-e-Ghadir
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Sunday |
June 15, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الغدير
Commemorates the event of Ghadir Khumm, where Prophet Muhammad is believed to have appointed Imam Ali as his successor.
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Islamic New Year
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Friday |
June 27, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: رأس السنة الهجرية
Marks the start of the Islamic lunar calendar, a time for reflection and spiritual renewal.
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Ashura
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Sunday |
July 6, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عاشوراء
The 10th day of Muharram, a solemn day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at Karbala.
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Republic Day
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Monday |
July 14, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: يوم الجمهورية
Observed on July 14, commemorating the 1958 revolution that led to the establishment of the republic.
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Arba’een
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Friday |
Aug. 15, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: أربعينية الإمام الحسين (Arba‘een)
Commemorates the end of the 40-day mourning period following Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. It is one of the largest annual peaceful gatherings in the world, centered on Karbala.
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Mawlid al-Nabi
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Friday |
Sept. 5, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: المولد النبوي
Commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, observed with religious gatherings and recitations.
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Independence Day
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Friday |
Oct. 3, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: يوم الاستقلال
Commemorating Iraq’s independence from Britain in 1932, celebrating national sovereignty.
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Victory Day
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Wednesday |
Dec. 10, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: يوم النصر
Celebrating military victories or key achievements in restoring security and peace.
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Christmas
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Thursday |
Dec. 25, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: عيد الميلاد
Observed by Christian communities on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
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