Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Iraq
Iraq has 7 long weekends in 2026 and 4 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha Day 1 for a 9-day break.
2026
View all7
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Army Day
Sat 3 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Take Monday off
2027
View all4
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
4
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 9d
Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Republic Day
Sat 10 Jul – Wed 14 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Iraq 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Iraq 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Iraq 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Iraq 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Iraq have in 2026?
Iraq has 7 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Iraq have in 2027?
Iraq has 4 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Iraq?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 9-day break with only 2 days of leave.