Iran public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Iran): Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara, on Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 28
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 3
Iran public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 | Friday | Birthday of Imam Ali |
| January 16 | Friday | Mabaas of Muhammad |
| February 3 | Tuesday | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
| February 11 | Wednesday | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution |
| March 10 | Tuesday | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 20 | Friday | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry |
| March 21 | Saturday | Holyday for Fetr Eeid |
| March 21 | Saturday | Nowruz |
| March 22 | Sunday | Nowruz |
| March 23 | Monday | Nowruz |
| March 24 | Tuesday | Nowruz |
| April 1 | Wednesday | Islamic Republic Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Sizdah Bedar |
| April 13 | Monday | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| June 4 | Thursday | Eid al-Ghadeer |
| June 4 | Thursday | Imam Khomeini's Demise |
| June 5 | Friday | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| June 24 | Wednesday | Tasoua |
| June 25 | Thursday | Ashoura |
| August 3 | Monday | Arbaeen-e Hosseini |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) |
| August 13 | Thursday | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| August 21 | Friday | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| August 30 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet |
| November 13 | Friday | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara |
| December 22 | Tuesday | Birthday of Imam Ali |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- February 11 – February 133 days off · if you take Thursday February 12 off
- March 20 – March 245 days off
- April 1 – April 33 days off
- May 27 – May 293 days off · if you take Thursday May 28 off
- June 24 – June 263 days off
- August 11 – August 144 days off · if you take Wednesday August 12 off
- August 28 – August 303 days off · if you take Saturday August 29 off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Iran have in 2026?
Iran has 28 public holidays in 2026; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Iran?
Next public holiday (Iran): Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara, on Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Iran has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.