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Tall ‘Afar, Nineveh, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Tall ‘Afar, Iraq

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:04:49 AST
State: Nineveh
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
District: Tel Afar District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Tall ‘Afar, Nineveh


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Tall ‘Afar, Nineveh, Iraq? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Tall ‘Afar.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Tall ‘Afar 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 Tall ‘Afar.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Tall ‘Afar, Nineveh

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

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

Businesses in Tall ‘Afar generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Iraq: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

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

Tall ‘Afar runs on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, so statutory holidays here fall on the same local calendar date as the rest of Iraq — there's no cross-timezone shift to account for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tall ‘Afar Public Holidays

Are banks in Tall ‘Afar closed on public holidays?

Yes. Tall ‘Afar'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 Tall ‘Afar?

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

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


Do public holidays in Tall ‘Afar differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


What time zone does Tall ‘Afar use, and does it affect holiday dates?

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


Where do Tall ‘Afar's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Tall ‘Afar Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Tall ‘Afar Quick Facts
State / Province: Nineveh
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 36.3791°, 42.4481°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side