Erbil Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

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

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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Erbil, Iraq

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Erbil, Iraq. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Erbil.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Erbil observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Erbil, 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 — Erbil, 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 Erbil and the rest of Iraq, not a separate Erbil-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 Erbil

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 Erbil. 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 Erbil

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Erbil 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.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Erbil doesn't simply disappear — Iraq's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Erbil Public Holidays

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

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Erbil?

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

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Erbil.

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

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

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

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

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

Erbil'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.