Holidays and Observances in Iraq in 2023
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Iraq for 2023, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Iraq's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 01 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Army Day | January 06 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence | March 06 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | March 21 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Public Holiday | March 27 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | April 09 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 20 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | April 21 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 22 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 23 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | April 24 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | June 27 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | June 28 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | June 29 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | June 30 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | July 01 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | July 02 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Republic Day | July 14 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic New Year | July 19 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | July 29 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura Holiday | July 31 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | September 27 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | October 03 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | December 10 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023