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‘Aqrah, Nineveh, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In ‘Aqrah, Iraq

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:16:23 AST
State: Nineveh
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 23,000
District: Akre District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in ‘Aqrah, Nineveh


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in ‘Aqrah, Nineveh? Here is the complete city holiday reference for ‘Aqrah.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — ‘Aqrah, 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 ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah

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 ‘Aqrah 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 ‘Aqrah

Businesses in ‘Aqrah 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, ‘Aqrah's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Iraq declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 23,000 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, ‘Aqrah follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — ‘Aqrah Public Holidays

Are banks in ‘Aqrah closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in ‘Aqrah?

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

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


Do public holidays in ‘Aqrah differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


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

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


Where do ‘Aqrah's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ ‘Aqrah Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 ‘Aqrah Quick Facts
State / Province: Nineveh
Population: 23,000
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 36.7604°, 43.8943°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side