Day of Arafah is a public holiday in Iraq, known locally as يوم عرفة.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 26 May; in 2027 on Saturday 15 May.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
10 other countries in our calendar also have Day of Arafah as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 June | Thursday | |
| 2026 | 26 May | Tuesday | estimated date |
| 2027 | 15 May | Saturday weekend | estimated date |
| 2028 | 4 May | Thursday | estimated date |