Best Days to Take Leave in Iraq 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jan 7 to get 4 days off from Jan 6 to Jan 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Army Day.
- Take Mon, Mar 20 to get 4 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 21. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nowruz.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labour Day.
- Take Mon, Oct 2 to get 4 days off from Sep 30 to Oct 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National Day.
Iraq 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Army Day (2028-01-06, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Nowruz (2028-03-21, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Day (2028-10-03, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Iraq Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 (2028-01-06) | Thu | Army Day | Public |
| Mar 21 (2028-03-21) | Tue | Nowruz | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 3 (2028-10-03) | Tue | National Day | Public |
| Dec 10 (2028-12-10) | Sun | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
About Iraq Holidays & Observances
Iraq's statutory holiday calendar recognizes national statehood, armed forces commemorations, and holy Islamic memorial days. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.