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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iraq
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
British Embassy Baghdad International Zone Baghdad Iraq
Phone: +44(0)1908 516666
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Iraqi and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 1 day, 5 hours |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Saturday, May 30 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Iraq?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Iraq including and Baghdad.
2 - Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Iraqi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Iraq for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Iraq?
The British representative offices in Iraq will be closed in observance of the following Iraqi and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Early May Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, May 04, 2026 (1 day, 9 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iraq
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
14:34PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
London, United Kingdom
12:34PMSaturday, May 02, 2026