2025 IRAQ HOLIDAYS
The next public holiday in Iraq is
25th December, WednesdayChristmas Day
List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Iraq in 2025
Public Holidays in Iraq
Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
The upcoming Iraq holiday Christmas Day is in 11 days from today.
List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2025
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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SundaySun | Jan 12, 2025Jan 12 | National Pharmacists Day |
SundaySun | Jan 19, 2025Jan 19 | National Popcorn Day |
SundaySun | Feb 02, 2025Feb 02 | Groundhog Day |
WednesdayWed | Feb 05, 2025Feb 05 | National Signing Day |
FridayFri | Feb 07, 2025Feb 07 | National Wear Red Day |
SundaySun | Feb 09, 2025Feb 09 | National Pizza Day |
ThursdayThu | Feb 13, 2025Feb 13 | Galentine's Day |
FridayFri | Feb 14, 2025Feb 14 | Valentine's Day |
SaturdaySat | Feb 15, 2025Feb 15 | National Bagel Day |
TuesdayTue | Feb 18, 2025Feb 18 | National Drink Wine Day |
SaturdaySat | Feb 22, 2025Feb 22 | National Margarita Day |
TuesdayTue | Mar 04, 2025Mar 04 | National Pancake Day |
FridayFri | Mar 07, 2025Mar 07 | National Cereal Day |
FridayFri | Mar 07, 2025Mar 07 | National Employee Appreciation Day |
SundaySun | Mar 09, 2025Mar 09 | Daylight savings |
MondayMon | Mar 10, 2025Mar 10 | National Napping Day |
FridayFri | Mar 14, 2025Mar 14 | National Walkout Day |
FridayFri | Mar 14, 2025Mar 14 | National Pi Day |
ThursdayThu | Mar 20, 2025Mar 20 | National Proposal Day |
SundaySun | Mar 23, 2025Mar 23 | National Puppy Day |
SundaySun | Mar 30, 2025Mar 30 | National Doctor Day |
WednesdayWed | Apr 02, 2025Apr 02 | National Walking Day |
ThursdayThu | Apr 03, 2025Apr 03 | National Burrito Day |
MondayMon | Apr 07, 2025Apr 07 | National Beer Day |
FridayFri | Apr 11, 2025Apr 11 | National Pet Day |
SaturdaySat | Apr 12, 2025Apr 12 | National Grilled Cheese Day |
ThursdayThu | May 01, 2025May 01 | National Day Of Prayer |
SundaySun | May 11, 2025May 11 | Mother's Day |
SundaySun | May 25, 2025May 25 | National Towel Day |
SundaySun | May 25, 2025May 25 | National Wine Day |
FridayFri | Jun 06, 2025Jun 06 | National Donut Day |
SundaySun | Jun 08, 2025Jun 08 | National Best Friends Day |
SundaySun | Jun 15, 2025Jun 15 | Father's Day |
SaturdaySat | Jun 21, 2025Jun 21 | National Selfie Day |
SundaySun | Jun 22, 2025Jun 22 | National Kissing Day |
SundaySun | Jul 13, 2025Jul 13 | National French Fry Day |
MondayMon | Jul 14, 2025Jul 14 | National Nude Day |
WednesdayWed | Jul 16, 2025Jul 16 | National Hot Dog Day |
SundaySun | Jul 20, 2025Jul 20 | National Ice Cream Day |
WednesdayWed | Jul 23, 2025Jul 23 | Amazon Prime Day |
ThursdayThu | Jul 24, 2025Jul 24 | National Tequila Day |
TuesdayTue | Jul 29, 2025Jul 29 | National Chicken Wing Day |
FridayFri | Aug 01, 2025Aug 01 | National Girlfriends Day |
SundaySun | Aug 03, 2025Aug 03 | National Sister Day |
ThursdayThu | Sep 18, 2025Sep 18 | National Cheeseburger Day |
FridayFri | Oct 03, 2025Oct 03 | National Boyfriends Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 04, 2025Oct 04 | National Vodka Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 04, 2025Oct 04 | National Taco Day |
ThursdayThu | Oct 09, 2025Oct 09 | Leif Erikson Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 18, 2025Oct 18 | Sweetest Day |
WednesdayWed | Oct 29, 2025Oct 29 | National Cat Day |
FridayFri | Oct 31, 2025Oct 31 | Halloween |
MondayMon | Nov 03, 2025Nov 03 | National Sandwich Day |
FridayFri | Nov 28, 2025Nov 28 | Black Friday |
MondayMon | Dec 01, 2025Dec 01 | Cyber Monday |
SaturdaySat | Dec 06, 2025Dec 06 | Candle Day |
TuesdayTue | Dec 09, 2025Dec 09 | National Pastry Day |
FridayFri | Dec 19, 2025Dec 19 | National Ugly Sweater day |
2025 Public Holidays Iraq Service
The above is the list of 2025 public holidays declared in Iraq which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Iraq holiday calendar for 2025 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.
Iraq has numerous public holidays that are celebrated nationwide. These holidays come in three forms; the national, public, also called regional holidays and religious.
During the national and religious holidays, government institutions and offices are closed. The employees are given a paid day off. However, regional holidays are designated as working days.
The Islamic religion is dominant in Iraq, with about 99% followers. Muslims observe several holidays annually. The dates of the holidays differ yearly because Muslims use the lunar calendar. The Iraq Muslims celebrate Assyrian New Year on April 1st. The celebrations are marked by festivities, colorful parades, and ancient cultural costumes. The most celebrated Muslim holiday is Eid-ul-Fitr. Muslims all over the country celebrate this day with lots of jubilances.
A few Christians in Iraq celebrate the Christmas holiday. The day is marked by festivities and reading of the nativity story from the Arabic Bible.
Iraq observes several national holidays every year. The most popular ones are the Army day and the Republic day. Army day is observed annually since 1921 when the Iraq Army was activated. The celebrations are marked in a colorful event where soldiers hold parades and match in the Iraq military academy in Bagdad.
Iraq celebrates the Republic Day on 14th July every year. The holiday honors the day Abdi al-Karim Qasim overthrew the Hashemite monarchy. During this day, citizens celebrate with cultural shows, songs, and dances, Military stages a show to entertain the citizens. It is the day that brings the Iraq people together and promotes peace and harmony among the natives.