Iran 2026
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Public holiday Weekend
Public holidays in Iran in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Jan 2 | Friday | Birthday of Imam Ali |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Mabaas of Muhammad |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution |
| Mar 10 | Tuesday | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) / Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Holyday for Fetr Eeid / Nowruz |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Nowruz |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Nowruz |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Nowruz |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Islamic Republic Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Sizdah Bedar |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Eid al-Ghadeer / Imam Khomeini's Demise |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| Jun 24 | Wednesday | Tasoua |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Ashoura |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Arbaeen-e Hosseini |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) |
| Aug 13 | Thursday | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| Aug 21 | Friday | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet |
| Nov 13 | Friday | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara |
| Dec 22 | Tuesday | Birthday of Imam Ali |
In 2026, Iran has 25 public holidays. 19 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with Birthday of Imam Ali on Friday, January 2, 2026 and the last one is Birthday of Imam Ali on Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Iran have in 2026?
- The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with Birthday of Imam Ali on Jan 2.
How many long weekends are there in Iran in 2026?
3, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Mar 20 to Mar 24 (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) / Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry, Holyday for Fetr Eeid / Nowruz, Nowruz, Nowruz, Nowruz). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.
Which 2026 holidays in Iran fall on a weekend?
Birthday of Imam Ali (Friday, January 2, 2026), Mabaas of Muhammad (Friday, January 16, 2026), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) / Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry (Friday, March 20, 2026), Revolt of Khordad 15 (Friday, June 5, 2026), Martyrdom of Imam Hassan (Friday, August 21, 2026), Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara (Friday, November 13, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.
More calendars
Other years for Iran: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.
Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.