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Iran Public Holidays 2025

Iran has 24 public holidays and 0 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.

All Holidays

List of Holidays in 2025
Date Day Name Type
13 Jan Mon Birthday of Imam Ali public
27 Jan Mon Mabaas of Muhammad public
10 Feb Mon Anniversary of Islamic Revolution public
14 Feb Fri Birthday of Imam Mahdi public
19 Mar Wed Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry public
21 Mar Fri Martyrdom of Imam Ali public
24 Mar Mon Nowruz public
30 Mar Sun End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) public
31 Mar Mon Holyday for Fetr Eeid public
1 Apr Tue Islamic Republic Day public
2 Apr Wed Sizdah Bedar public
23 Apr Wed Martyrdom of Imam Jafar public
4 Jun Wed Imam Khomeini's Demise public
5 Jun Thu Revolt of Khordad 15 public
6 Jun Fri Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) public
14 Jun Sat Eid al-Ghadeer public
4 Jul Fri Tasoua public
5 Jul Sat Ashoura public
14 Aug Thu Arbaeen-e Hosseini public
22 Aug Fri Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) public
24 Aug Sun Martyrdom of Imam Reza public
31 Aug Sun Martyrdom of Imam Hassan public
9 Sep Tue Birthday of Muhammad Prophet public
24 Nov Mon Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara public

About Iran's Holidays

Iran mixes ancient Persian and Islamic holidays, plus state commemorations. The biggest cultural festival is Nowruz at spring equinox, a family and renewal time with several days off. Banks and schools usually close for major celebrations.

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Religious holidays follow the Islamic calendar and move each year. Major ones include the end of Ramadan, the pilgrimage feast, and the solemn month of Muharram with Ashura. These bring prayers, gatherings, and public mourning or festive meals depending on the event.

Political holidays mark 20th century events such as the 1979 Revolution and the founding of the Islamic Republic. On those days many offices, banks, and schools are closed for official ceremonies and nationwide observances.

Holiday Traditions

In Iran holidays are full of warm family time. People visit relatives, bring gifts and sweets, and share big meals. Older family members are honored and children receive small treats. Homes are cleaned and decorated before many celebrations.

Food is important and varies by occasion. You will often see rice dishes, stews, flatbreads, fresh herbs, nuts, and sweet pastries. Tea is served all the time. Cooking together is a way families show love and pass down recipes.

Public life changes on holidays. Markets fill with color, music plays in streets, and some celebrations include parades, fireworks, or public prayers. Acts of charity and helping neighbors are common customs that strengthen community ties.

Travel Tips

During holiday season many government offices and banks close for several days. Some shops and museums also have reduced hours. Major tourist sites may stay open but can have limited services and unusual opening times.

Trains, buses and flights get very busy. Roads between cities become crowded and there can be traffic jams. Book tickets and intercity travel early and expect longer wait times for public transport.

Plan with flexibility. Check opening times before you go and carry some cash in local currency. Dress modestly and respect local customs. Keep a local SIM or roaming for updates and save embassy contact details in case of trouble.