Best Days to Take Leave in Iraq 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Mon, Jan 5 to get 4 days off from Jan 3 to Jan 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Army Day.
- Take Thu, Apr 30 to get 4 days off from Apr 30 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Mon, May 4 to get 4 days off from May 1 to May 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Fri, Dec 11 to get 4 days off from Dec 10 to Dec 13. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Victory Day.
Iraq 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Army Day (2026-01-06, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory Day (2026-12-10, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Iraq Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 (2026-01-06) | Tue | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 (2026-10-03) | Sat | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 (2026-12-10) | Thu | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Christmas Day | Public |
About Iraq Holidays & Observances
Iraq's statutory holiday calendar recognizes national statehood, armed forces commemorations, and holy Islamic memorial days. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.