Public Holidays in Iran (2026)
28 public holidays and 0 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Iran
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 28
- Observances
- 0
- Next Holiday
- Martyrdom of Imam Jafar (Mon, Apr 13)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 2 | Birthday of Imam Ali | Public |
| Fri, Jan 16 | Mabaas of Muhammad | Public |
| Tue, Feb 3 | Birthday of Imam Mahdi | Public |
| Wed, Feb 11 | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution | Public |
| Tue, Mar 10 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Public |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry | Public |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Holyday for Fetr Eeid | Public |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Nowruz | Public |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Nowruz | Public |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Nowruz | Public |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Nowruz | Public |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Islamic Republic Day | Public |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Sizdah Bedar | Public |
| Mon, Apr 13 | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar | Public |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Eid al-Ghadeer | Public |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Imam Khomeini's Demise | Public |
| Fri, Jun 5 | Revolt of Khordad 15 | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24 | Tasoua | Public |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Ashoura | Public |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Arbaeen-e Hosseini | Public |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) | Public |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Public |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Public |
| Sun, Aug 30 | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet | Public |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara | Public |
| Tue, Dec 22 | Birthday of Imam Ali | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Iran have in 2026?
- Iran has 28 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Iran?
- The next public holiday is Martyrdom of Imam Jafar on Mon, Apr 13.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Iran?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.