Closing days - Iraq
Closing days 2025 embassy in Baghdad and consulate-general Erbil
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:
|
Day |
Date |
Occassion
|
NL/IRAQ |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
01 January |
New Year’s Day |
NL/IRAQ |
|
Sunday |
23 March |
Nawroz- Day [Substitute day] |
IRAQ |
|
Sunday |
30 March |
Eid al Fitr - Day 1
|
IRAQ |
|
Monday |
31 March |
Eid al Fitr - Day 2
|
IRAQ |
|
Tuesday |
01 April |
Eid al Fitr - Day 3 |
IRAQ |
|
Sunday |
20 April |
Easter Sunday
|
NL |
|
Monday |
21 April |
Easter Monday
|
NL |
|
Sunday |
27 April |
King’s Day |
NL |
|
Monday |
05 May |
Liberation Day |
NL |
|
Thursday |
29 May |
Ascension Day |
NL |
|
Sunday |
08 June |
Eid al Fitr - Day 1
|
IRAQ |
|
Monday |
09 June |
Eid al Fitr - Day 2
|
IRAQ |
|
Thursday |
04 September |
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
IRAQ |
|
Thursday |
25 December |
Christmas holiday
|
NL |
|
Sunday |
28 December |
Christmas holiday
|
NL |
*Holidays based on the lunar calendar may change and will be rescheduled if necessary.