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Current Date And Time In Muthanna, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
19:09:14 AST
Capital: Samawah
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 919,100
Area: 51,740.00 km²
State Code: MU

🗓️ Public Holidays in Muthanna, Iraq


Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Muthanna, Iraq? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Muthanna.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Muthanna observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Muthanna, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Muthanna, 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 Muthanna and the rest of Iraq, not a separate Muthanna-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 Muthanna

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 Muthanna. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

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

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Muthanna

Muthanna follows Iraq's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Muthanna, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Muthanna Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Muthanna follows Iraq's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.


How many statutory public holidays are observed in Muthanna?

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

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 Muthanna.


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

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


Does Samawah, Muthanna's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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


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

Muthanna'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.

🗓️ Muthanna Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Muthanna Quick Facts
State Capital: Samawah
Population: 919,100
Area: 51,740 km²
Area Rank in Iraq: #2
Population Density: 9.4 / km²
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side