| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Army Day Iraq | Sunday, January 06, 2013 |
| Milad un Nabi | Thursday, January 24, 2013 |
| Baghdad Liberation Day | Tuesday, April 09, 2013 |
| FAO Day | Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
| Republic Day Iraq | Sunday, July 14, 2013 |
| End of Ramadan and Ceasefire Day | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| Ceasefire Day | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| National Day Iraq | Thursday, October 03, 2013 |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| Islamic New Year | Monday, November 04, 2013 |
| Ashura | Wednesday, November 13, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Iraq 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 22, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Lists all national and significant bank-related holidays in Iraq for 2013.
- Includes both civil (e.g. Labour Day) and religious observances (e.g. Milad un Nabi, Eid al‑Adha).
- Relevant for traders and financial institutions planning operations or settlements in Iraq during 2013.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these holidays important for traders?
Bank holidays in Iraq 2013 affect settlement dates, transaction timing, and operational planning for financial institutions.
Do religious holidays like Eid al‑Adha vary each year?
Yes, Islamic religious holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar and may shift by a day or more annually depending on moon sightings.
Does Ceasefire Day coincide with Eid al‑Fitr?
Yes; in 2013, Ceasefire Day marking the end of hostilities coincided with the beginning of Eid al‑Fitr around August 8‑10.
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