Kurdistan Official Calendar

Official public holidays and government closures — always confirm with the official KRG announcement before relying on a date.

ℹ️ A government closure does not automatically mean every private company must close — check your own employer's policy and the applicable labour framework.

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Christmas

Religious holiday

25 Dec 2026

Government institutions closed

All Holidays Official public holiday Religious holiday National holiday Cultural / community holiday Government-only closure Special one-time holiday

This Month

No upcoming holidays published yet.

All Holidays (2026)

Newroz & Eid al-Fitr

Religious holiday

19 Mar – 29 Mar 2026

⚠️ Date is estimated (moon-sighting dependent) — confirm with the official KRG announcement closer to the date.

Government institutions closed · Essential services: Duty basis

Regular work resumes 29 March 2026. This is a government closure — private employers set their own policy; check with your employer.

Christmas

Religious holiday

25 Dec 2026

Government institutions closed

ℹ️ Information is provided from official laws, regulations and government publications and is intended for general guidance. Specific rights may depend on employment category, contract, profession and applicable regulations. Always check the latest official source for legal or administrative decisions.