Commemoration of the Saddam Baath crimes against the Iraqi people is a public holiday in Iraq, known locally as ذكرى جرائم البعث والأنفال والهجوم على حلبجة.
In 2026 it falls on Monday 16 March; in 2027 on Tuesday 16 March.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 March | Sunday weekend | |
| 2026 | 16 March | Monday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 16 March | Tuesday | |
| 2028 | 16 March | Thursday |