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Batifa, Duhok, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Batifa, Iraq

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
05:35:37 AST
State: Duhok
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 28,000
District: Batifa district

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Batifa, Duhok


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Batifa, Duhok? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Batifa.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Batifa align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Batifa.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Batifa, Duhok

This is Iraq's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Iraq's country-level and Duhok holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Batifa 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 Batifa

These are Iraq's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Iraq's country and Duhok holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Batifa 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 Batifa

In Batifa, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Batifa, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 28,000 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, Batifa follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Batifa Public Holidays

Are banks in Batifa closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Batifa close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Batifa?

Public holidays observed in Batifa include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Iraq, since Batifa 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 Batifa?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Batifa.


Do public holidays in Batifa differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


What time zone does Batifa use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Batifa 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 Batifa — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Batifa's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Batifa Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Batifa Quick Facts
State / Province: Duhok
Population: 28,000
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 37.1745°, 43.0123°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side