Public holidays in Iran, 2026
28 public holidays, 24 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Iran drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara on Friday 13 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 January | Birthday of Imam Ali | Friday |
| 16 January | Mabaas of Muhammad | Friday |
| 3 February | Birthday of Imam Mahdi | Tuesday |
| 11 February | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution | Wednesday |
| 10 March | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 20 March | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry | Friday |
| 21 March | Holyday for Fetr Eeid | Saturday |
| 21 March | Nowruz | Saturday |
| 22 March | Nowruz | Sunday |
| 23 March | Nowruz | Monday |
| 24 March | Nowruz | Tuesday |
| 1 April | Islamic Republic Day | Wednesday |
| 2 April | Sizdah Bedar | Thursday |
| 13 April | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar | Monday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 4 June | Eid al-Ghadeer | Thursday |
| 4 June | Imam Khomeini's Demise | Thursday |
| 5 June | Revolt of Khordad 15 | Friday |
| 24 June | Tasoua | Wednesday |
| 25 June | Ashoura | Thursday |
| 3 August | Arbaeen-e Hosseini | Monday |
| 11 August | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) | Tuesday |
| 13 August | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Thursday |
| 21 August | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Friday |
| 30 August | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet | Sunday |
| 13 November | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara | Friday |
| 22 December | Birthday of Imam Ali | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Iran have in 2026?
28 nationwide public holidays, 24 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Iran?
Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara, on Friday 13 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.