About Ashura in Iraq

Ashura is a public holiday in Iraq. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Ashura: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Wednesday Ashura Public Holiday
2017 Sunday Ashura Public Holiday
2018 Thursday Ashura Public Holiday
2019 Tuesday Ashura Public Holiday
2020 Sunday Ashura Public Holiday
2021 Thursday Ashura Public Holiday
2022 Monday Ashura Public Holiday
2023 Saturday Ashura Public Holiday
2024 Tuesday Ashura Public Holiday
2025 Saturday Ashura Public Holiday

FAQ — Ashura in Iraq

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Ashura is a public holiday observed in Iraq. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Iraq.

Last year, Ashura was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Ashura', 'date_iso': '2025-07-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 7, 5), 'date_display': '05 Jul 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Iraq.

Yes, Ashura is recognized as a public holiday in Iraq. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Ashura from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Iraq holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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