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
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Wed, May 27)
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 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wed, May 27.
- 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.