Official Holidays in Iran
Currently, the total number of official holidays in Iran is 27 days, of which 6 are national holidays, 4 are revolutionary holidays, and 17 are lunar (religious) holidays.
On the website “Tabdilyab,” there are various tools available for calendar and time calculations, each of which can be used according to its application. Tools such as converting between Solar, Gregorian, and Lunar calendars, as well as viewing today’s date alongside the Iranian calendar, are available. Below, the official holidays in the Iranian calendar are listed in two categories: 1- National and Revolutionary Holidays, 2- Religious Holidays.
Note: In Iran, since 2011, with the approval of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the endorsement of the Guardian Council, Eid al-Fitr is a two-day holiday (the day of Eid and the following day).
Dates of National and Revolutionary Holidays in Iran according to the Solar Calendar:
1 Farvardin: Nowruz (New Year’s Day)
2 Farvardin: Nowruz
3 Farvardin: Nowruz
4 Farvardin: Nowruz
12 Farvardin: Islamic Republic Day
13 Farvardin: Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar)
14 Khordad: Death of Imam Khomeini
15 Khordad: The 15th of Khordad Uprising
22 Bahman: Victory of the Islamic Revolution
29 Esfand: Nationalization of the Oil Industry
Religious Holidays in Iran according to the Lunar Calendar:
9 Muharram: Tasua of Husayn
10 Muharram: Ashura of Husayn
20 Safar: Arba’een
28 Safar: Death of the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hasan
Last day of Safar (29 or 30 Safar): Death of Ali al-Ridha
17 Rabi’ al-Awwal: Birth of the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq
3 Jumada al-Thani: Death of Fatimah al-Zahra
13 Rajab: Birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib
27 Rajab: Mi’raj (Ascension of the Prophet)
15 Sha’ban: Birth of Muhammad al-Mahdi
21 Ramadan: Death of Ali ibn Abi Talib
1 Shawwal: Eid al-Fitr
2 Shawwal: Eid al-Fitr
25 Shawwal: Death of Ja’far al-Sadiq
10 Dhu al-Hijjah: Eid al-Adha
18 Dhu al-Hijjah: Eid al-Ghadir
Comparison of the Number of Holidays in Iran with Other Countries
Common Perception: Many people believe that Iran ranks high in the number of holidays per year.
Reality: Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this perception is incorrect.
Statistics:
Iran: Has a total of 76 holidays per year, which includes 24 official holidays and 52 weekends.
European and North American countries: On average, they have 124 holidays per year, which includes 20 official holidays and 104 weekends.
USA: Has a total of 124 holidays per year.
China: Has a total of 122 holidays per year.
Japan: Has a total of 127 holidays per year.
Germany: Has a total of 121 holidays per year.
Notable Points:
In Iran, unlike many other countries, the weekend consists of only one day (Friday).
In some countries, there are numerous national and religious holidays scattered throughout the year, which can complicate planning for work and travel.
In Iran, official holidays are fixed, whereas in some countries, the dates of holidays may change each year.
Conclusion:
Despite the large number of specific holidays in Iran, due to the one-day weekend, the total number of holidays in Iran is less than the global average. Comparing the number of holidays should consider various factors such as the length of the workweek, the distribution of holidays, and the stability of their dates.
