Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Baghdad
Overview of standard business hours, government administrative shifts, banking windows, retail operations, and dining schedules in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Offices
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-4:30 PMCommercial and corporate offices operating on the standard Sunday-to-Thursday Iraqi workweek.
MonToday
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Standard private corporate workweek hours.
Tue
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Standard private corporate workweek hours.
Wed
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Standard private corporate workweek hours.
Thu
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Standard private corporate workweek hours.
Fri
Closed
Closed for official weekend.
Sat
Closed
Closed for official weekend; some private firms work half-days.
Sun
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Start of the standard Iraqi workweek.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Iraq
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan Army Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Mar Nowruz Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Oct National Day 61 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Dec Victory Day 129 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Sunday to Thursday Workweek
The official workweek in Iraq runs from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday form the official national weekend when public offices and financial institutions are closed.
Staggered Public Sector Timings
Baghdad government ministries operate on staggered schedules starting at 07:00, 08:00, or 09:00 to reduce traffic congestion across the capital city.
Summer Heat Adjustments
During peak summer months, extreme heatwaves reaching 50°C often lead municipal authorities to advance or shorten public working hours.
Evening Shopping and Leisure Culture
Shopping centers and local markets across Baghdad see peak activity during evening hours, with major shopping malls staying open until late.
Banking Service Hours
Central and commercial banks operate counter services on Sunday through Thursday mornings, usually closing teller windows by mid-afternoon.