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2025 market holidays

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ISX (Iraq Stock Exchange) market holidays2025 dates & closures

Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) has 11 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 11 full-day closures. 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 2025: 11
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

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Jul14
Republic Day
Mon · market closed all day
Sep5
Prophet's Birthday
Fri · market closed all day
Oct3
National Day
Fri · 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 2025 schedule

2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule11 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20251 full closure
Jan 1, 2025Wednesday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20251 full closure
Mar 31, 2025Monday	Eid al-Fitr	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20252 full closures
Apr 1, 2025Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 2, 2025Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20254 full closures
Jun 6, 2025Friday	Eid al-Adha	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 7, 2025Saturday	Eid al-Adha Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 8, 2025Sunday	Eid al-Adha Holiday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 26, 2025Thursday	Islamic New Year	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20251 full closure
Jul 14, 2025Monday	Republic Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20251 full closure
Sep 5, 2025Friday	Prophet's Birthday	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20251 full closure
Oct 3, 2025Friday	National Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

2025 ISX Holidays

2025 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.