Iran Public Holidays 2027
Iran observes 27 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | Tuesday | Mabaas of Muhammad | Public |
| Jan 23 | Saturday | Birthday of Imam Mahdi | Public |
| Feb 11 | Thursday | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution | Public |
| Feb 28 | Sunday | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Public |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 10 | Wednesday | Holyday for Fetr Eeid | Public |
| Mar 20 | Saturday | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Nowruz | Public |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Nowruz (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Mar 23 | Tuesday | Nowruz | Public |
| Mar 24 | Wednesday | Nowruz | Public |
| Apr 1 | Thursday | Islamic Republic Day | Public |
| Apr 2 | Friday | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar | Public |
| Apr 2 | Friday | Sizdah Bedar | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Ghadeer | Public |
| Jun 4 | Friday | Imam Khomeini's Demise | Public |
| Jun 5 | Saturday | Revolt of Khordad 15 | Public |
| Jun 14 | Monday | Tasoua | Public |
| Jun 15 | Tuesday | Ashoura | Public |
| Jul 24 | Saturday | Arbaeen-e Hosseini | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) | Public |
| Aug 3 | Tuesday | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Public |
| Aug 10 | Tuesday | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Public |
| Aug 19 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet | Public |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara | Public |
| Dec 11 | Saturday | Birthday of Imam Ali | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Mabaas of Muhammad | 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 2027?
- Iran has 27 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Iran?
- The next public holiday in Iran is Mabaas of Muhammad on January 5, 2027.
- 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.