Iraq Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Iraq public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Iraq Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Army Day | Iraqi Army founding 1921 |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| Apr 9 | Friday | Liberation Day | Fall of Baghdad 2003 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha (Day 1) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| May 23 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | Approximate — moon sighting |
| Jul 3 | Saturday | Ashura (Day 1) | Approximate — Hijri calendar |
| Jul 4 | Sunday | Ashura (Day 2) | Approximate — Hijri calendar |
| Sep 7 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1449 AH (approx.) |
| Oct 3 | Sunday | Independence Day | Iraq independence 1932 |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday | Mawlid al-Nabi (approx.) |
| 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: 2026-06-20.
About Iraq Public Holidays
Iraq's official public holiday calendar combines fixed secular national days with Islamic observances that follow the Hijri lunar calendar. The secular holidays commemorate key moments in Iraqi history: Army Day on January 6 marks the founding of the Iraqi Army in 1921, Liberation Day on April 9 commemorates the fall of the Ba'athist government in 2003, Labour Day on May 1 recognizes workers' rights, and Independence Day on October 3 celebrates Iraq's formal independence from the British Mandate in 1932. Christmas Day on December 25 is also an official public holiday, reflecting recognition of Iraq's Christian minority community.
Islamic holidays form the core of Iraq's holiday calendar and are observed nationwide in accordance with the Hijri calendar. Eid al-Fitr (three days) marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, while Eid al-Adha (three days) commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. Ashura, a particularly significant observance for Shia Muslims who form the majority in Iraq, is marked over two days and draws millions of pilgrims to Karbala. Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) and the Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) are also official holidays. Because these dates are determined by lunar moon sighting, they are published as approximations — official announcements from the Iraqi government confirm exact dates each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Iraq has 14 public holidays in 2027, covering secular national days and Islamic observances. These include fixed-date holidays such as New Year's Day, Army Day, Liberation Day, Labour Day, and Independence Day, plus Islamic holidays whose dates follow the Hijri lunar calendar: Prophet's Birthday, Eid al-Fitr (3 days), Eid al-Adha (3 days), Islamic New Year, and Ashura (2 days). Christmas Day is also an official public holiday.
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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 against the official 2027 holiday list.