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Current Date And Time In Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
19:44:25 AST
Capital: Al Diwaniyah
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 908,192
Area: 8,150.00 km²
State Code: QA

🗓️ Public Holidays in Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq


Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Al-Qadisiyah.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Al-Qadisiyah observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Al-Qadisiyah, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq

This is Iraq's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Iraq's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Al-Qadisiyah and the rest of Iraq, not a separate Al-Qadisiyah-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Al-Qadisiyah

These are Iraq's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Iraq's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Iraq, including Al-Qadisiyah. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
National Day of IraqOctober 3National Public HolidayFull Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)cabinet.iq
Republic DayJuly 14National HolidayFull Federal Closurecabinet.iq

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Al-Qadisiyah

Public holiday schedules in Al-Qadisiyah combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Al-Qadisiyah observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Al-Qadisiyah doesn't simply disappear — Iraq's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Al-Qadisiyah's capital, Al Diwaniyah observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Al-Qadisiyah.

Frequently Asked Questions — Al-Qadisiyah Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Al-Qadisiyah?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Al-Qadisiyah mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.


How many statutory public holidays are observed in Al-Qadisiyah?

Al-Qadisiyah observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Iraq nationally, since Al-Qadisiyah doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.


How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Al-Qadisiyah?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Al-Qadisiyah a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.


Do public holidays in Al-Qadisiyah differ from the rest of Iraq?

No — public holidays in Iraq are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Al-Qadisiyah observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Al-Qadisiyah-specific reference, not because Al-Qadisiyah has its own separate holiday list.


Does Al Diwaniyah, Al-Qadisiyah's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Al Diwaniyah observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Al-Qadisiyah and Iraq. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.


What is the official source for Al-Qadisiyah's public holiday dates?

Al-Qadisiyah's public holidays are mandated by Iraq's national statutory framework, published via cabinet.iq — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Al-Qadisiyah Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Al-Qadisiyah Quick Facts
State Capital: Al Diwaniyah
Population: 908,192
Area: 8,150 km²
Area Rank in Iraq: #16
Population Density: 47.5 / km²
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side