English Public Holidays Iran
Iran is an Islamic republic, meaning that it takes the principles of Islam as the main rule. Working days of government and private offices are therefore based on religious principles, with Friday as a holiday.
Usually the official will work on Saturday - Wednesday (closed Thursday and Friday).
Most private business days have an additional half Thursday, closing at 2:00 PM
Iran public holidays are as follows;
January 17 Martyrdom of Fatima
February 11 Iranian Revolution
February 25 Birth of Imam Ali
March 11 Mission of Muhammad
March 20 Nationalization of Oil Industry
March 29 Birth of Imam Mahdi
April 1 Islamic Republic Day
April 2 Sizdah Be-dar
May 3 Martyrdom of Imam Ali
May 13-14 Eid
June 4 Death of Khomeini
June 5 Revolt of Khordad
June 6 Martyrdom of Imam Jafar
July 20 Eid al – Adha
July 28 Eid al-Ghadeer
August 18 Tasu’a
August 19 Ashura's Day
September 28 Arba’een
October 7 Martyrdom of Imam Reza
October 24 Mawlid
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