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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Duhok, Iraq

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

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Duhok observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Duhok, 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 — Duhok, 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 Duhok and the rest of Iraq, not a separate Duhok-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 Duhok

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 Duhok. 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 Duhok

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Duhok close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in Iraq are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Duhok, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Duhok Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Duhok follows Iraq's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Duhok?

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

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

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

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

Does Duhok, Duhok's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Duhok'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.