Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Iraq and enjoy 38 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
Army Day
Wed 6 Jan – Sat 9 Jan 2027
Take leave on Thu 7 Jan.
Eid al-Fitr + Eid al-Fitr holiday
Tue 9 Mar – Sat 13 Mar 2027
Take leave on Wed 10 Mar.
Nowruz
Thu 18 Mar – Sun 21 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 18 Mar.
Eid al-Adha
Thu 13 May – Sun 16 May 2027
Take leave on Thu 13 May.
Eid al-Adha holiday
Wed 19 May – Sat 22 May 2027
Take leave on Thu 20 May.
Islamic New Year
Thu 3 Jun – Sun 6 Jun 2027
Take leave on Thu 3 Jun.
Ashura
Fri 11 Jun – Tue 15 Jun 2027
Take leave on Sun 13 Jun, Mon 14 Jun.
Republic Day
Wed 14 Jul – Sat 17 Jul 2027
Take leave on Thu 15 Jul.
Iraqi Independence Day
Thu 30 Sep – Sun 3 Oct 2027
Take leave on Thu 30 Sep.
See all long weekends in Iraq or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.