About Islamic New Year in Iraq

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

Islamic New Year: Past and Future Observances

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

FAQ — Islamic New Year in Iraq

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Islamic New Year 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, Islamic New Year was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Islamic New Year', 'date_iso': '2025-06-26', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 6, 26), 'date_display': '26 Jun 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Iraq.

Yes, Islamic New Year 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 Islamic New Year 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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