Best Days to Take Leave in Iraq 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Thu, Dec 9 to get 4 days off from Dec 9 to Dec 12. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Victory Day.
- Take Mon, Dec 13 to get 4 days off from Dec 10 to Dec 13. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Victory Day.
- Take Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5 to get 6 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 6. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by New Year's Day, Army Day.
- Take Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5, Thu, Jan 7, Fri, Jan 8 to get 10 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 10. Uses 4 leave days; anchored by New Year's Day, Army Day.
Iraq 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 2 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Victory Day (2027-12-10, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Iraq Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 (2027-01-06) | Wed | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 (2027-03-21) | Sun | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 (2027-10-03) | Sun | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 (2027-12-10) | Fri | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | 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.