Nowruz is a public holiday in Iraq, known locally as عيد نوروز.
In 2026 it falls on Saturday 21 March; in 2027 on Sunday 21 March.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
2 other countries in our calendar also have Nowruz as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 March | Friday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 21 March | Saturday weekend | |
| 2027 | 21 March | Sunday weekend | |
| 2028 | 21 March | Tuesday |