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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iraq

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United Kingdom Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq

United Kingdom Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
British Embassy Baghdad International Zone Baghdad Iraq
Phone: +44(0)1908 516666 Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 11 minutes)

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
Holiday Date Counting down
Battle of the Boyne Sunday, July 12 1 week, 2 days
Battle of the Boyne Monday, July 13 1 week, 3 days
Republic Day Tuesday, July 14 1 week, 4 days
Tisha B'Av Thursday, July 23 2 weeks, 6 days
Summer Bank Holiday Monday, August 03 1 month
Assumption of Mary Saturday, August 15 1 month, 1 week
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Wednesday, August 26 1 month, 3 weeks
Summer Bank Holiday Monday, August 31 1 month, 4 weeks
Rosh Hashana Saturday, September 12 2 months, 1 week
Yom Kippur Monday, September 21 2 months, 2 weeks
September Equinox Wednesday, September 23 2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • Battle of the Boyne (GB) Sun, Jul 12, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)

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Time in United Kingdom vs Iraq

London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq 07:49AMThursday, July 02, 2026
London, United Kingdom 05:49AMThursday, July 02, 2026