Holidays and Observances in Iran in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Iran for 2026, 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 | January 03 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Ascension | January 17 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | February 03 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Revolution Day | February 11 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | March 11 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Oil Nationalization Day | March 19 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr | March 20 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) | March 21 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 22 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 23 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year) Holiday | March 24 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic Republic Day | April 01 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar) | April 02 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq | April 13 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha (Ghurban) | May 27 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Ghadir | June 04 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Demise of Imam Khomeini | June 04 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Khordad National Uprising | June 05 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Tasu'a | June 24 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Ashura | June 25 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Arbaeen | August 04 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | August 12 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | August 14 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | August 21 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | August 30 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima | November 13 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023