Long weekends in Iraq, 2026.
Iraq, 2026: 4 long weekends. 2 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 14 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 10 December to 13 December: 4 days off, take Fri 11 Dec as leave (Victory Day)
Public holidays in Iraq, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 6 January | Army Day |
| Saturday 21 March | Nowruz |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Saturday 3 October | National Day |
| Thursday 10 December | Victory Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Iraq in 2026?
Iraq has 2 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Iraq in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Iraq have in 2026?
Iraq has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 5 of them fall on a weekday.