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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iraq

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

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

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
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 0 minutes
2nd January Friday, January 02 2 hours, 24 minutes
Army Day Tuesday, January 06 4 days, 2 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day Wednesday, January 07 5 days, 2 hours
Orthodox New Year Wednesday, January 14 1 week, 5 days
Isra and Mi'raj Friday, January 16 2 weeks
Burns Night Sunday, January 25 3 weeks, 2 days
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) Monday, February 02 1 month
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 1 month, 1 week
Chinese New Year Tuesday, February 17 1 month, 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:

  • New Year's Day (IQ & GB) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in United Kingdom vs Iraq

London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq 17:35PMThursday, January 01, 2026
London, United Kingdom 14:35PMThursday, January 01, 2026