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Simele, Duhok, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Simele, Iraq

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
05:37:56 AST
State: Duhok
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 152,512
District: Semel District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Simele, Duhok


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Simele observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Simele.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Simele, 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 Simele 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 Simele

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 Simele 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 Simele

Simele's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Iraq's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

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

With a population of 152,512 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, Simele follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Simele Public Holidays

Are banks in Simele closed on public holidays?

Yes. Simele's bank branches follow Iraq's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Simele?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Simele's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Simele Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Simele Quick Facts
State / Province: Duhok
Population: 152,512
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 36.8583°, 42.8501°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side