Quick answer: Iraq has 242 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 17 | 7 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 16 | 6 |
| June | 19 | 3 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Iraq)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Army Day |
| Mar 16, 2026 | The Halabja Massacre |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Nowruz |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr holiday |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Football World Cup Qualification Holiday |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Football World Cup Qualification Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha holiday |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Eid al-Ghadeer |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Islamic New Year |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ashura |
| Aug 25, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
16 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Iraq in 2026?
Iraq has 242 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 22 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 16.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.