Geo Countries
Al ‘Amarah, Maysan, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Al ‘Amarah, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
21:40:31 AST
State: Maysan
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 323,302
District: Amara District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Al ‘Amarah, Maysan


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Al ‘Amarah. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Al ‘Amarah.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Al ‘Amarah 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 Al ‘Amarah.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Al ‘Amarah, Maysan

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

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

Al ‘Amarah'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 Al ‘Amarah, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 323,302 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, Al ‘Amarah follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Al ‘Amarah Public Holidays

Are banks in Al ‘Amarah closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Al ‘Amarah?

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

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Al ‘Amarah so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Al ‘Amarah differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


What time zone does Al ‘Amarah use, and does it affect holiday dates?

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


Where do Al ‘Amarah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Al ‘Amarah Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Al ‘Amarah Quick Facts
State / Province: Maysan
Population: 323,302
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 31.8356°, 47.1448°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side