Iran uses three official calendar systems, including the Solar Hijri calendar as the main and national calendar, the Gregorian calendar for international events and Christian holidays, and the Islamic calendar (Lunar calendar) for Islamic holidays.
The surfeit of public holidays has been a subject of concern for almost 30 years. A substantial number of unofficial holidays are added each year to the national holidays that further aggravate the situation.
Iran has the most public holidays in the world with around 25 holidays. The holidays in Iran may differ regarding the Arabic Calendar.
Iran Public Holidays 2026 – 2027
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| Gregorian Date | Persian Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2026 | 1 Farvardin 1405 | Saturday | Nowruz (Persian New Year) |
| 22 March 2026 | 2 Farvardin 1405 | Sunday | Nowruz Holiday |
| 23 March 2026 | 3 Farvardin 1405 | Monday | Nowruz Holiday |
| 24 March 2026 | 4 Farvardin 1405 | Tuesday | Nowruz Holiday |
| 1 April 2026 | 12 Farvardin 1405 | Wednesday | Islamic Republic Day |
| 2 April 2026 | 13 Farvardin 1405 | Thursday | Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day) |
| 27 May 2026 | 6 Khordad 1405 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) |
| 4 June 2026 | 14 Khordad 1405 | Thursday | Demise of Imam Khomeini / Eid al-Ghadir |
| 5 June 2026 | 15 Khordad 1405 | Friday | Khordad 15 Uprising Anniversary |
| 24 June 2026 | 3 Tir 1405 | Wednesday | Tasua (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein) |
| 25 June 2026 | 4 Tir 1405 | Thursday | Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein) |
| 4 August 2026 | 13 Mordad 1405 | Tuesday | Arbaeen |
| 12 August 2026 | 21 Mordad 1405 | Wednesday | Demise of Prophet Muhammad & Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| 13 August 2026 | 22 Mordad 1405 | Thursday | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| 21 August 2026 | 30 Mordad 1405 | Friday | Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari |
| 30 August 2026 | 8 Shahrivar 1405 | Sunday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad & Imam Sadeq |
| 13 November 2026 | 22 Aban 1405 | Friday | Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima |
| 23 December 2026 | 2 Dey 1405 | Wednesday | Birthday of Imam Ali & Father’s Day |
| 6 January 2027 | 16 Dey 1405 | Wednesday | Mab’ath (Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension) |
| 24 January 2027 | 4 Bahman 1405 | Sunday | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
| 11 February 2027 | 22 Bahman 1405 | Thursday | Islamic Revolution Day |
| 28 February 2027 | 9 Esfand 1405 | Sunday | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 10 March 2027 | 19 Esfand 1405 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 11 March 2027 | 20 Esfand 1405 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
*In Zoroastrian month each day has a special name, it almost include one of the month name such as Mehr, Bahman and so on. When the name of the day and month are matched Zoroastrian name them as Mehregan and… and take a party as celebrating those days.
*In Ramazan month most of the people are fasting and all the restaurant and coffee shops are closed until sunset.
*Christian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian have their own holidays.
*December 25 (Christmas) is not a national holiday in Iran.