National holidays of Iraq in 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 public holidays for Iraq. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Jan. 1, 2023 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Jan. 6, 2023 | Army Day | |
| Sunday | March 5, 2023 | Rebellion Anniversary | |
| Tuesday | March 21, 2023 | March Equinox | |
| Tuesday | March 21, 2023 | Nowruz | |
| Sunday | April 9, 2023 | Baghdad Liberation Day | |
| Saturday | April 22, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Sunday | April 23, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr holiday | |
| Monday | May 1, 2023 | Labor Day | |
| Wednesday | June 21, 2023 | June Solstice | |
| Thursday | June 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha | |
| Friday | June 30, 2023 | Eid al-Adha holiday | |
| Friday | July 14, 2023 | Republic Day | |
| Wednesday | July 19, 2023 | Islamic New Year | |
| Friday | July 28, 2023 | Ashura | |
| Saturday | Sept. 23, 2023 | September Equinox | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 27, 2023 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
| Tuesday | Oct. 3, 2023 | Iraqi Independence Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 10, 2023 | Anniversary of Victory over ISIS | |
| Friday | Dec. 22, 2023 | December Solstice | |
| Monday | Dec. 25, 2023 | Christmas Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 31, 2023 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Iraq public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries