About Day of Arafah in Iraq

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

Day of Arafah: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2017 Friday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2018 Tuesday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2019 Sunday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2020 Thursday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2021 Monday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2022 Friday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2023 Tuesday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2024 Saturday Day of Arafah Public Holiday
2025 Thursday Day of Arafah Public Holiday

FAQ — Day of Arafah in Iraq

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Day of Arafah 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, Day of Arafah was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Day of Arafah', 'date_iso': '2025-06-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 6, 5), 'date_display': '05 Jun 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Iraq.

Yes, Day of Arafah 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 Day of Arafah 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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