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Qal‘at Şaliḩ, Maysan, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Qal‘at Şaliḩ, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
20:34:31 AST
State: Maysan
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 39,698
District: Qaḑā’ Qal‘at Şāliḩ

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Qal‘at Şaliḩ, Maysan


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

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Qal‘at Şaliḩ follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Qal‘at Şaliḩ.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Qal‘at Şaliḩ, 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 Qal‘at Şaliḩ 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 Qal‘at Şaliḩ

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 Qal‘at Şaliḩ 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 Qal‘at Şaliḩ

In Qal‘at Şaliḩ, 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.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Qal‘at Şaliḩ doesn't simply get skipped — Iraq's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 39,698 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, Qal‘at Şaliḩ follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Qal‘at Şaliḩ Public Holidays

Are banks in Qal‘at Şaliḩ closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Qal‘at Şaliḩ?

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

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


Do public holidays in Qal‘at Şaliḩ differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


What time zone does Qal‘at Şaliḩ use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Qal‘at Şaliḩ 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 Qal‘at Şaliḩ — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Qal‘at Şaliḩ's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Qal‘at Şaliḩ Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Qal‘at Şaliḩ Quick Facts
State / Province: Maysan
Population: 39,698
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 31.5280°, 47.2936°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side