Diyala Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Diyala?

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

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Diyala?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Diyala, Iraq

Planning business schedules or travel in Diyala, Iraq? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Diyala, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Diyala observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Diyala, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Diyala, 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 Diyala and the rest of Iraq, not a separate Diyala-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Diyala

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 Diyala. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
National Day of Iraq	October 3	National Public Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	cabinet.iq
Republic Day	July 14	National Holiday	Full Federal Closure	cabinet.iq

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Diyala

Diyala follows Iraq's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Diyala, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Diyala Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Diyala?

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Diyala?

Diyala observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Iraq nationally, since Diyala 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 Diyala?

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

Do public holidays in Diyala differ from the rest of Iraq?

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

Does Baqubah, Diyala's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

What is the official source for Diyala's public holiday dates?

Diyala'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.