Nowruz in Iraq

This national overview identifies holiday occasions. Public holiday dates, substitute days and school calendars depend on the country or region. Use your jurisdiction calendar for closures and countdowns.

Regional calendars

Choose your jurisdiction for public holidays, substitute dates, local exceptions and school calendars.

About this calendar

Nowruz is listed only in its supported Iraqi legal and geographic scope. Nationwide, Kurdistan Region, bank, community and one-off government closures are kept separate.

Coverage

The calendar distinguishes statutory public holidays from state commemorations and restricted or temporary closures.

Dates and coverage by jurisdiction — 2026

Additional and substitute dates are separate entries. Local and sector-only holidays apply only to the areas or institutions specified.

Kurdistan Region

21 March 2026

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Nationwide Iraqi statutory public holiday included in the complete Kurdistan Region calendar. Confirmed nationwide public holiday under Official Holiday Law No. 12 of 2024 and the dated 2026 Central Bank calendar or year-specific official notice. No substitute or bridge day is inferred. Official source

22 March 2026

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Confirmed Kurdistan Region public holiday from the official 2026 KRG calendar; not a nationwide Iraq row. Official source

23 March 2026

Public · regional coverage · Confirmed — source checked

Confirmed Kurdistan Region public holiday from the official 2026 KRG calendar; not a nationwide Iraq row. Official source

Missing entries do not establish that a jurisdiction has no holiday. Check its calendar for pending official dates and local exceptions.

Background

Official Holiday Law No. 12 of 2024 is the controlling nationwide framework. The 2026 date is backed by the official calendar or a dated announcement.