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Mawet, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Mawet, Iraq

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
17:24:44 AST
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,464
District: Mawat District

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Mawet, Sulaymaniyah


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Mawet, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Mawet.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Mawet observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as National Day of Iraq on October 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Mawet.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Mawet, Sulaymaniyah

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

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

Mawet'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.

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

With a population of 1,464 and running on the Asia/Baghdad time zone, Mawet follows Iraq's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mawet Public Holidays

Are banks in Mawet closed on public holidays?

Yes. Mawet'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 Mawet?

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

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


Do public holidays in Mawet differ from other cities in Iraq?

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


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

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


Where do Mawet's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Mawet Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
National Day of Iraq (October 3)
📍 Mawet Quick Facts
State / Province: Sulaymaniyah
Population: 1,464
Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad
Coordinates: 35.9012°, 45.4142°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +03:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side