Education sets the start date for the 2026-2027 school year

On Sunday, 9 August 2026, the Minister of Education directed the adoption of direct dates of education and teaching bodies and the launch of the new academic year 2026-2027.

According to the document below, which was reported to "Baghdad today", direct education and teaching bodies will start on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while the school year for students will start on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

the Ministry confirmed that "the adoption of appointments is part of organizational preparations for the start of the new academic year, and ensuring that schools and educational staff are prepared to receive students".

Baghdad today - Baghdad issued an arrest warrant on former Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed Jasm Saber al-Assadi by the Central Anti-Corruption Crimes Investigation Court on Sunday (August 9, 2026), following a complaint filed against him with the Federal Integrity Authority for alleged money laundering