2025 Holidays - Iraq
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Iraqi Army Day | Monday | Jan. 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Norooz * | Thursday | March 20, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Fitr Holiday * | Tuesday | April 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Baghdad Liberation Day | Wednesday | April 9, 2025 | Regional | Arbīl, Kirkūk, Dahūk, As Sulaymānīyah |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha Holiday * | Sunday | June 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha Holiday * | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al-Adha Holiday * | Tuesday | June 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid-e-Ghadir * | Sunday | June 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Islamic New Year * | Friday | June 27, 2025 | National | All |
| Ashura * | Sunday | July 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Republic Day | Monday | July 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Arba’een * | Friday | Aug. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Mawlid al-Nabi * | Friday | Sept. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Friday | Oct. 3, 2025 | National | All |
| Victory Day | Wednesday | Dec. 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Iraq workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend | Workday |
Iraq Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Iraq are established by government decrees and published in the official holiday calendar.
- In Iraq, the official weekend is Friday and Saturday; Sunday through Thursday are regular working days.
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Working Day
- If a public holiday falls on a working day (Sunday through Thursday), it is observed on that day.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday (the weekend), it is generally observed on that day.
- There is no automatic statutory substitution for a holiday falling on a weekend, unless a specific government decree states otherwise.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Iraq does not have a nationwide statutory mechanism that automatically adds extra “bridge” days to extend a holiday into a long weekend.
- Any additional days off beyond those specified in the official holiday calendar are provided only through specific government announcements or via employer discretion under collective agreements.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must adhere to the official public holiday calendar as published by the Government of Iraq.
- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Iraqi labor law.
- For the most current and accurate information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government decrees or legislative updates.