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World Food Day

World Food Day 2026 in Iraq is observed on الجمعة, 16 تشرين الأول 2026.

World Food Day is not an official public holiday in Iraq — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Iraq observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Iraq's official public holidays →
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Dateالجمعة, 16 تشرين الأول 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Iraq
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World Food Day is a public holiday in Iraq. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

World Food Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Iraq. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows World Food Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

World Food Day observance varies by community and region within Iraq. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Food Day 2026 in Iraq?

World Food Day 2026 in Iraq is observed on الجمعة, 16 تشرين الأول 2026.

Is World Food Day a public holiday in Iraq?

No. World Food Day is marked in Iraq as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until World Food Day?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has World Food Day's date in the surrounding years.

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