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Current Date And Time In Ar Rifa‘i, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:10:05 AST
State: Dhi Qar
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
District: Al-Rifa'i District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ar Rifa‘i, Dhi Qar


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Ar Rifa‘i, Dhi Qar, Iraq? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Ar Rifa‘i.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Ar Rifa‘i follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Ar Rifa‘i.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ar Rifa‘i, Dhi Qar

This is Iraq's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Iraq's country-level and Dhi Qar holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Ar Rifa‘i as anywhere else in Iraq.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Ar Rifa‘i

These are Iraq's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Iraq's country and Dhi Qar holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Ar Rifa‘i just as everywhere else in Iraq.

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Ar Rifa‘i

Businesses in Ar Rifa‘i generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Iraq: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ar Rifa‘i's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Iraq declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

Ar Rifa‘i runs on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, so statutory holidays here fall on the same local calendar date as the rest of Iraq — there's no cross-timezone shift to account for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ar Rifa‘i Public Holidays

Are banks in Ar Rifa‘i closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Ar Rifa‘i close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Ar Rifa‘i?

Public holidays observed in Ar Rifa‘i include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Iraq, since Ar Rifa‘i doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Ar Rifa‘i?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Ar Rifa‘i so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Ar Rifa‘i differ from other cities in Iraq?

No — public holidays in Iraq are set nationally, not city by city, so Ar Rifa‘i observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Iraq. This page is a convenient Ar Rifa‘i-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Ar Rifa‘i use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Ar Rifa‘i runs on the Asia/Baghdad time zone. Since Iraq's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Ar Rifa‘i — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Ar Rifa‘i's public holiday dates come from?

Ar Rifa‘i follows Iraq's national statutory holidays, published via cabinet.iq — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Ar Rifa‘i Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Ar Rifa‘i Quick Facts
State / Province: Dhi Qar
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 31.7208°, 46.1078°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side