Iran Public Holidays 2025
Iran observes 26 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | Monday | Birthday of Imam Ali | Public |
| Jan 27 | Monday | Mabaas of Muhammad | Public |
| Feb 10 | Monday | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution | Public |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Birthday of Imam Mahdi | Public |
| Mar 19 | Wednesday | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry | Public |
| Mar 21 | Friday | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Public |
| Mar 21 | Friday | Nowruz | Public |
| Mar 22 | Saturday | Nowruz | Public |
| Mar 23 | Sunday | Nowruz | Public |
| Mar 24 | Monday | Nowruz (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 31 | Monday | Holyday for Fetr Eeid | Public |
| Apr 1 | Tuesday | Islamic Republic Day | Public |
| Apr 2 | Wednesday | Sizdah Bedar | Public |
| Apr 23 | Wednesday | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar | Public |
| Jun 4 | Wednesday | Imam Khomeini's Demise | Public |
| Jun 5 | Thursday | Revolt of Khordad 15 | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 14 | Saturday | Eid al-Ghadeer | Public |
| Jul 4 | Friday | Tasoua | Public |
| Jul 5 | Saturday | Ashoura | Public |
| Aug 14 | Thursday | Arbaeen-e Hosseini | Public |
| Aug 22 | Friday | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) | Public |
| Aug 24 | Sunday | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Public |
| Aug 31 | Sunday | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Public |
| Sep 9 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet | Public |
| Nov 24 | Monday | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Iran
Public holidays in Iran are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Iran have in 2025?
- Iran has 26 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Iran?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Iran close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.