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Iran Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Iran
Iran has 28 national public holidays in 2029. 24 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 4 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #3
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Regional holidays
Iran public holidays 2029 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday of Mahdi Next | ولادت حضرت قائم عجل الله تعالی فرجه و جشن نیمه شعبان | Public holiday | |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | شهادت حضرت علی علیه السلام | Public holiday | |
| Islamic Revolution Day | پیروزی انقلاب اسلامی | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr | عید سعید فطر | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | تعطیل به مناسبت عید سعید فطر | Public holiday |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq | شهادت امام جعفر صادق علیه السلام | 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 | |
| Nowruz Holiday | عیدنوروز | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Nowruz Holiday | عیدنوروز | Public holiday |
| 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 | |
| Tasua | تاسوعای حسینی | Public holiday | |
| Ashura | عاشورای حسینی | Public holiday | |
| Death of Imam Khomeini | رحلت حضرت امام خمینی | Public holiday | |
| 15 Khordad Uprising | قیام 15 خرداد | Public holiday | |
| 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 | |
| Weekend | 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 | |
| Weekend | Martyrdom of Fatima | شهادت حضرت فاطمه زهرا سلام الله علیها | Public holiday |
| Birthday of Imam Ali | ولادت امام علی علیه السلام و روز پدر | Public holiday | |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | مبعث رسول اکرم (ص) | Public holiday | |
| Birthday of Mahdi | ولادت حضرت قائم عجل الله تعالی فرجه و جشن نیمه شعبان | 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 2029
- National holiday
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Long weekends in Iran 2029
3 long weekends come for free, and 4 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 9 Mar – Sun 11 Mar
Take off Sat 10 Mar
5days
Mon 19 Mar – Fri 23 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Fri 30 Mar – Sun 1 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Wed 25 Apr – Fri 27 Apr
Take off Thu 26 Apr
3days
Wed 23 May – Fri 25 May
No leave needed
4days
Fri 1 Jun – Mon 4 Jun
Take off Sat 2 Jun
3days
Wed 11 Jul – Fri 13 Jul
Take off Thu 12 Jul
Iran vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029
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 2029?
28 national public holidays. That ranks Iran #3 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.
How many long weekends are there in Iran in 2029?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 4 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Sat 2 Jun) for 4 days in a row from 1 June.
Which Iran public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Fri 16 Feb), Nowruz Holiday (Fri 23 Mar), Martyrdom of Ali al-Rida (Fri 13 Jul) and Martyrdom of Fatima (Fri 12 Oct). 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: Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, Iranian Oil Industry Nationalization Day, Nowruz, Nowruz Holiday, Nowruz Holiday, Nowruz Holiday and Islamic Republic Day.