Iran Public Holidays in 2026
Iran has a total of 28 holidays in 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day |
Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Prophet's Ascension |
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | Prophet's Ascension is a national holiday in Iran |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Imam Mahdi's birthday is a national holiday in Iran |
| Revolution Day |
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Revolution Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Ramadan Start |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a national holiday in Iran |
| Oil Nationalization Day |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Oil Nationalization Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Eid-e-Fetr (End of Ramadan) |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Iran (Tehran) |
| Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) is a national holiday in Iran |
| Islamic Republic Day |
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Islamic Republic Day is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq |
Monday, April 13, 2026 | Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq is a national holiday in Iran |
| Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Demise of Imam Khomeini |
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Demise of Imam Khomeini is a national holiday in Iran |
| Eid-e-Ghadir |
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Eid-e-Ghadir is a national holiday in Iran |
| Khordad National Uprising |
Friday, June 5, 2026 | Khordad National Uprising is a national holiday in Iran |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Iran (Tehran) |
| Tassoua |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Tassoua is a national holiday in Iran |
| Ashura |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Ashura is a national holiday in Iran |
| Arbaeen |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Arbaeen is a national holiday in Iran |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
Friday, August 14, 2026 | Martyrdom of Imam Reza is a national holiday in Iran |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari |
Friday, August 21, 2026 | Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari is a national holiday in Iran |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq |
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq is a national holiday in Iran |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Iran (Tehran) |
| Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima |
Friday, November 13, 2026 | Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima is a national holiday in Iran |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Iran (Tehran) |
| Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day |
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day is a national holiday in Iran |
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