Public holidays · Asia · 2028
Iran Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Iran
Iran has 24 national public holidays in 2028. 18 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 5 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #4
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Regional holidays
Iran public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday of Mahdi Next | ولادت حضرت قائم عجل الله تعالی فرجه و جشن نیمه شعبان | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Islamic Revolution Day | پیروزی انقلاب اسلامی | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | شهادت حضرت علی علیه السلام | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | عید سعید فطر | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | تعطیل به مناسبت عید سعید فطر | Public holiday | |
| Iranian Oil Industry Nationalization Day | روز ملی شدن صنعت نفت ایران | Public holiday | |
| Nowruz | جشن نوروز | Public holiday | |
| Nowruz Holiday | عیدنوروز | Public holiday | |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq | شهادت امام جعفر صادق علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Nowruz Holiday | عیدنوروز | Public holiday | |
| Nowruz Holiday | عیدنوروز | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Islamic Republic Day | روز جمهوری اسلامی | Public holiday |
| Nature's Day | روز طبیعت | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Adha | عید سعید قربان | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Ghadir | عید سعید غدیر خم | Public holiday | |
| Death of Imam Khomeini | تاسوعای حسینی | Public holiday | |
| Tasua | رحلت حضرت امام خمینی | Public holiday | |
| 15 Khordad Uprising | عاشورای حسینی | Public holiday | |
| Ashura | قیام 15 خرداد | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Arbaeen | اربعین حسینی | Public holiday |
| Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Hasan ibn Ali | رحلت رسول اکرم؛شهادت امام حسن مجتبی علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Martyrdom of Ali al-Rida | شهادت امام رضا علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Martyrdom of Hasan al-Askari | شهادت امام حسن عسکری علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Birthday of Muhammad and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq | میلاد رسول اکرم و امام جعفر صادق علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Martyrdom of Fatima | شهادت حضرت فاطمه زهرا سلام الله علیها | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Birthday of Imam Ali | ولادت امام علی علیه السلام و روز پدر | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Isra' and Mi'raj | مبعث رسول اکرم (ص) | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Iran holiday calendar 2028
- National holiday
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Long weekends in Iran 2028
3 long weekends come for free, and 5 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Fri 25 Feb – Mon 28 Feb
Take off Sat 26 Feb
8days
Fri 17 Mar – Fri 24 Mar
Take off Sat 18 Mar
6days
Sun 19 Mar – Fri 24 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Fri 12 May – Sun 14 May
Take off Sat 13 May
3days
Fri 2 Jun – Sun 4 Jun
No leave needed
3days
Fri 21 Jul – Sun 23 Jul
No leave needed
3days
Wed 9 Aug – Fri 11 Aug
Take off Thu 10 Aug
3days
Fri 20 Oct – Sun 22 Oct
Take off Sat 21 Oct
Iran vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028
Iran
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Planning a trip to Iran?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Iran
How many public holidays does Iran have in 2028?
24 national public holidays. That ranks Iran #4 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in Iran in 2028?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 5 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Sat 18 Mar) for 8 days in a row from 17 March.
Which Iran public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Islamic Revolution Day (Fri 11 Feb), Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Fri 18 Feb), Islamic Republic Day (Fri 31 Mar), Arbaeen (Fri 14 Jul), Birthday of Imam Ali (Fri 1 Dec) and Isra' and Mi'raj (Fri 15 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Iran?
March, with 7 national holidays: Iranian Oil Industry Nationalization Day, Nowruz, Nowruz Holiday, Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, Nowruz Holiday, Nowruz Holiday and Islamic Republic Day.