Iran Public Holidays in 2017
Iran has a total of 31 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Day |
Saturday, February 11, 2017 | Revolution Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima |
Thursday, March 2, 2017 | Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima is a national holiday in Iran |
| Oil Nationalization Day |
Sunday, March 19, 2017 | Oil Nationalization Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | March Equinox in Iran (Tehran) |
| Norooz (Persian New Year) |
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | Norooz (Persian New Year) is a national holiday in Iran |
| Norooz Holiday |
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | Norooz Holiday is a national holiday in Iran |
| Islamic Republic Day |
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Islamic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Nature Day |
Sunday, April 2, 2017 | Nature Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day |
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 | Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Prophet's Ascension |
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | Prophet's Ascension is a national holiday in Iran |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday |
Friday, May 12, 2017 | Imam Mahdi's birthday is a national holiday in Iran |
| Anniversary of Khomeini's Death |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | Anniversary of Khomeini's Death is a national holiday in Iran |
| Demise of Imam Khomeini |
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | Demise of Imam Khomeini is a national holiday in Iran |
| Revolt of Khordad 15 |
Monday, June 5, 2017 | Revolt of Khordad 15 is a national holiday in Iran |
| Khordad National Uprising |
Monday, June 5, 2017 | Khordad National Uprising is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
Friday, June 16, 2017 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a national holiday in Iran |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | June Solstice in Iran (Tehran) |
| Eid-e-Fetr (End of Ramadan) |
Monday, June 26, 2017 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) |
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq |
Thursday, July 20, 2017 | Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq is a national holiday in Iran |
| Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
Friday, September 1, 2017 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Eid-e-Ghadir |
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | Eid-e-Ghadir is a national holiday in Iran |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 22, 2017 | September Equinox in Iran (Tehran) |
| Tassoua |
Saturday, September 30, 2017 | Tassoua is a national holiday in Iran |
| Ashura |
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | Ashura is a national holiday in Iran |
| Arbaeen |
Thursday, November 9, 2017 | Arbaeen is a national holiday in Iran |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
Friday, November 17, 2017 | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
Sunday, November 19, 2017 | Martyrdom of Imam Reza is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari |
Monday, November 27, 2017 | Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari is a national holiday in Iran |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq |
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq is a national holiday in Iran |
| December Solstice |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | December Solstice in Iran (Tehran) |
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