Holidays and Observances in Iran in 2023
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Iran for 2023, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Iran's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day | February 04 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Revolution Day | February 11 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Ascension | February 18 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | March 08 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Oil Nationalization Day | March 20 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | March 21 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 22 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 23 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 24 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic Republic Day | April 01 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar) | April 02 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | April 12 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr | April 22 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | April 23 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq | May 15 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Demise of Imam Khomeini | June 04 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Khordad National Uprising | June 05 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha (Ghurban) | June 29 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Ghadir | July 07 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Tasu'a | July 27 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | July 28 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Extreme Weather | August 02 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Extreme Weather | August 03 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Arbaeen | September 06 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | September 14 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | September 15 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | September 24 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | October 03 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima | December 17 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023