Home   Calendar   Holidays   Iraq   Eid al-Adha
Flag for Iraq

Eid al-Adha 2025 in Iraq

On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.

Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?

Eid al-Adha is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.

Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.

©iStockphoto.com/oyaboya

About Eid al-Adha

Read more about Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019MonAug 12Eid al-AdhaNational holiday
2020FriJul 31Eid al-AdhaNational holiday
2021TueJul 20Eid al-AdhaNational holiday
2022SatJul 9Eid al-AdhaNational holiday
2023WedJun 28Eid al-AdhaNational holiday
2024SunJun 16Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday
2025FriJun 6Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday
2026WedMay 27Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday
2027SunMay 16Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday
2028FriMay 5Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday
2029TueApr 24Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)National holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.