Use this 2026 calendar to see every public holiday and school break in Iraq laid out across the year. There are 16 nationwide public holidays marked in 2026, of which 13 fall on a working day. The same school holiday dates apply across all 18 regions, adding up to about 94 days this year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to Arba'een on 3 October. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.