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2026 market holidays

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ISX (Iraq Stock Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) has 17 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 17 full-day closures. The next full closure is Victory Day on Thursday, December 10, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–12:00 GMT+3, Sunday – Thursday.

Is ISX open today?ISX trading hours All exchange holidays

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Holiday dates in 2026: 17
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec10
Victory Day
Thu · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule17 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 6, 2026Tuesday	Army Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20264 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 21, 2026Saturday	Nowruz	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 21, 2026Saturday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 22, 2026Sunday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20265 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 28, 2026Thursday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2026Friday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 30, 2026Saturday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20261 full closure
Jun 16, 2026Tuesday	Islamic New Year (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 14, 2026Tuesday	Republic Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 25, 2026Tuesday	Prophet's Birthday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20261 full closure
Oct 3, 2026Saturday	National Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 10, 2026Thursday	Victory Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 ISX Holidays

2026 Iraq Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About ISX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 12:00 (Asia/Baghdad)

Country: Iraq

Time Zone: Asia/Baghdad

Currency: IQD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ISX closed on weekends?

Yes, ISX is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.

Does ISX close for lunch?

No, ISX does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.