Iraq Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Iraq in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Iraq Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
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| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Army Day | Iraqi Army founding 1921 |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Mar 10 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Mar 11 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Halabja Remembrance Day | Planning date; verify current government calendar |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Nowruz | Planning date; verify current government calendar |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 1) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| May 17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| May 19 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Day 4) | Planning date; verify current government calendar |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Ghadeer | Planning date; verify current government calendar |
| Jun 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Jun 15 | Tuesday | Ashura (Day 1) | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Prophet's Birthday | Tentative Islamic date; official announcement required |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | — |
* Islamic holiday dates are approximate and subject to official moon sighting confirmation. Actual dates may shift by one day. Last updated: 2026-10-03.
Holiday calendar coverage
Planning dates from timeanddate, including tentative Islamic holidays. National, regional and commemorative dates have different coverage; official 2027 closure notices remain to be verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 17 distinct dates for 2027. Planning dates from timeanddate, including tentative Islamic holidays. National, regional and commemorative dates have different coverage; official 2027 closure notices remain to be verified.
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Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Iraq is expected to fall around 15–17 March 2027 (3 days). The exact dates are subject to official moon sighting confirmation and may shift by one day. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in Iraq.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Baghdad timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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