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Iraq Public Holidays 2021

This page contains a national calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Iraq. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

DateDayHoliday
1 JanFriNew Year's Day
6 JanWedArmed Forces Day
5 MarFriRebellion Anniversary *
21 MarSunSpring Day
9 AprFriBaghdad Liberation Day *
1 MaySatLabour Day
13 MayThuEid al-Fitr
14 MayFriEid al-Fitr Holiday
14 JulWedRepublic Day
20 Jul to 23 JulTue to FriEid al-Adha Holiday
9 AugMonIslamic New Year
18 AugWedAshura
3 OctSunNational Day
18 OctMonProphet Muhammad's Birthday
10 DecFriVictory Day
25 DecSatChristmas Day

Note:
— Rebellion Anniversary and Baghdad Liberation Day are observed in Kurdistan only.