Public holidays in Iran, 2027
28 public holidays, 18 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Iran drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Mabaas of Muhammad on Tuesday 5 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 January | Mabaas of Muhammad | Tuesday |
| 23 January | Birthday of Imam Mahdi | Saturday |
| 11 February | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution | Thursday |
| 28 February | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Sunday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 10 March | Holyday for Fetr Eeid | Wednesday |
| 20 March | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry | Saturday |
| 21 March | Nowruz | Sunday |
| 22 March | Nowruz | Monday |
| 23 March | Nowruz | Tuesday |
| 24 March | Nowruz | Wednesday |
| 1 April | Islamic Republic Day | Thursday |
| 2 April | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar | Friday |
| 2 April | Sizdah Bedar | Friday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 24 May | Eid al-Ghadeer | Monday |
| 4 June | Imam Khomeini's Demise | Friday |
| 5 June | Revolt of Khordad 15 | Saturday |
| 14 June | Tasoua | Monday |
| 15 June | Ashoura | Tuesday |
| 24 July | Arbaeen-e Hosseini | Saturday |
| 1 August | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) | Sunday |
| 3 August | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Tuesday |
| 10 August | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Tuesday |
| 19 August | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet | Thursday |
| 2 November | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara | Tuesday |
| 11 December | Birthday of Imam Ali | Saturday |
| 25 December | Mabaas of Muhammad | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Iran have in 2027?
28 nationwide public holidays, 18 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Iran?
Mabaas of Muhammad, on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
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.