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2026 Iran Holidays

See public holidays in Iran for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

28

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

June

6 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Arbaeen

34 days away

About Iran holidays in 2026

In 2026, Iran observes a variety of religious and national holidays. The year features significant observances tied to the Islamic calendar, including major Shi'a commemorations and festivals. Several holidays also mark important events in Iran's modern history and national identity. The calendar includes astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices, which are also noted.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 3, 2026SaturdayBirthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day
January 17, 2026SaturdayProphet's Ascension
February 3, 2026TuesdayImam Mahdi's birthday
February 11, 2026WednesdayRevolution Day
February 19, 2026ThursdayRamadan Start
March 11, 2026WednesdayMartyrdom of Imam Ali
March 19, 2026ThursdayOil Nationalization Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid-e-Fetr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid-e-Fetr Holiday
April 1, 2026WednesdayIslamic Republic Day
April 13, 2026MondayMartyrdom of Imam Sadeq
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid-e-Ghorban
June 4, 2026ThursdayAnniversary of Khomeini's Death
June 4, 2026ThursdayEid-e-Ghadir
June 5, 2026FridayRevolt of Khordad 15
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 24, 2026WednesdayTassoua
June 25, 2026ThursdayAshura
August 4, 2026TuesdayArbaeen
August 12, 2026WednesdayDemise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan
August 14, 2026FridayMartyrdom of Imam Reza
August 21, 2026FridayMartyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari
August 30, 2026SundayBirthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 13, 2026FridayMartyrdom of Hazrat Fatima
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 23, 2026WednesdayBirthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day

Planning around Iran holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are based on the lunar Islamic calendar, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Several observances fall on consecutive days, creating periods of increased activity.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates as the Islamic calendar progresses.
  • Note that some dates may be subject to change based on official announcements.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Iran for 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the spring and early summer months. March and June are particularly active, with multiple religious commemorations and national events occurring. The latter half of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with significant religious dates spread across August and November.

The year begins with a few religious holidays in January and February, followed by a notable cluster in March that includes Eid-e-Fetr and the March Equinox. After a quieter May, June becomes the busiest month, featuring several important Shi'a observances and the June Solstice. The year concludes with a few scattered holidays in the final months.

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