Closing days - Iraq
Closing days 2024
The embassy in Baghdad and the consulate-general in Erbil are always closed on Friday and Saturday, which corresponds to the weekend in Iraq. In addition the embassy and consulate-general will be closed on the following days:
Embassy in Baghdad
Day |
Date |
Occasion |
Monday |
1 January |
New Year’s Day |
Thursday |
21 March |
Newroz - Day 1 |
Sunday |
31 March |
Easter Sunday |
Monday |
1 April |
Easter Monday |
Wednesday |
10 April |
Eid al Fitr - Day 1 |
Thursday |
11 April |
Eid al Fitr - Day 2 |
Sunday |
19 May |
White Sunday Pentecost |
Monday |
20 May |
White Monday |
Sunday |
16 June |
Eid al Adha - Day 1 |
Monday |
17 June |
Eid al Adha - Day 2 |
Wednesday |
17 July* |
10th of Muharam |
Sunday |
15 September* |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
Wednesday |
25 December |
Christmas Day 1 |
Thursday |
26 December |
Christmas Day 2 |
*Date depends on the position of the moon and can therefore change.
Consulate-general in Erbil
| Day | Date | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday - Friday | 21-22 March | Newroz |
| Sunday-Monday | 31 March -1 April | Easter |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 10-11 April | Eid al-Fitr* |
| Sunday - Monday | 16-17 June | Eid Al-Adha* |
| Sunday | 15 September* | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Monday-Tuesday | 25-26 December | Christmas |
*Date depends on the position of the moon and can therefore change.