Iraq country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Iraq
Theme Independence Day 2026
Iraq is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Baghdad, the national observance is Independence Day on 3 October, and the national colours are red and green. Iraq became independent from the British mandate on 3 October 1932, when it joined the League of Nations.
Capital and region (ZH)
Baghdad is the capital. Iraq sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Baghdad clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 3 October 2026. Iraq became independent from the British mandate on 3 October 1932, when it joined the League of Nations. Locally it is called Eid al-Istiqlal. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital is Baghdad.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 3 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and green.
What does the national day mark?
Iraq became independent from the British mandate on 3 October 1932, when it joined the League of Nations.
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