Iran Public Holidays 2028
The Iran public-holiday calendar for 2028 contains 27 active dates, from 13 January to 26 December. 19 of the 27 dates are projected or awaiting an official annual announcement; they are identified in the calendar and should not be treated as confirmed until the relevant authority publishes them.
Upcoming Holidays in Iran
Next public holidays and observances in this calendar.
Iran Holiday Calendar 2028
Public-holiday dates recorded for Iran. Status labels identify dates that still depend on projection or an annual announcement.
January
February
Islamic Revolution Day
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
March
Iranian Oil Industry Nationalization Day
Nowruz
Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (estimated)
Nowruz Holiday
Nowruz Holiday
Nowruz Holiday
April
Islamic Republic Day
Nature's Day
May
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Ghadir (estimated)
June
Death of Imam Khomeini
Tasua (estimated)
Ashura (estimated)
15 Khordad Uprising
July
Arbaeen (estimated)
Death of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Hasan ibn Ali (estimated)
Martyrdom of Ali al-Rida (estimated)
Martyrdom of Hasan al-Askari (estimated)
August
Birthday of Muhammad and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (estimated)
October
Martyrdom of Fatima (estimated)
November
Birthday of Imam Ali (estimated)
December
Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)
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This annual page applies the researched Iran holiday framework to the protected 2028 date records. It keeps the calendar separate from evergreen history and celebration material and preserves official, projected, optional and subnational qualifications recorded for individual dates.
Importance of Public Holidays
11 dates fall on a weekend, including Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated), Eid al-Fitr (estimated), and Islamic Republic Day. A weekend date does not itself prove a substitute weekday; follow the holiday row and the applicable official rule. The year includes Birthday of Mahdi (estimated), Islamic Revolution Day, Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated), and Eid al-Fitr (estimated), among the dates most useful for advance scheduling.
How Holidays Are Celebrated
The 2028 sequence differs through its actual dates and weekdays. Birthday of Mahdi (estimated), Islamic Revolution Day, Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated), and Eid al-Fitr (estimated) appear in calendar order; use each linked holiday detail for its meaning and scope rather than treating this page as a duplicate celebration guide.
Office Impact
Employment treatment should be checked against the applicable Iran rules and official annual notices. For this 2028 dataset, 0 of 27 rows carry office-holiday scope. Confirm staffing, substitute days and sector exceptions with the responsible authority or employment instrument.
Bank Impact
0 of the 27 Iran dates are marked for bank-holiday treatment in the protected 2028 data. Branch opening, payment cut-offs and market settlement can follow institution-specific notices, especially around adjacent weekends.
School Impact
0 of the 27 dates carry school-holiday scope in this calendar. Term breaks and local closures may be governed separately, so families and staff should use the relevant education authority's 2028 schedule where available.
Travel Information
For 2028 travel planning, note the run from Thursday 13 January to Tuesday 26 December and the 11 weekend placements. Transport, border and visitor-service timetables should be confirmed near the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public-holiday dates are listed for Iran in 2028?
The protected calendar contains 27 active dates for 2028.
Are all Iran holiday dates for 2028 confirmed?
19 of the 27 dates are projected or awaiting an official annual announcement; they are identified in the calendar and should not be treated as confirmed until the relevant authority publishes them.
Which holidays are useful anchors for 2028 planning?
Calendar anchors include Birthday of Mahdi (estimated), Islamic Revolution Day, Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated), and Eid al-Fitr (estimated); the table gives the exact dates and weekdays.
Does a weekend holiday automatically move to Monday?
No. 11 dates fall on a weekend, including Martyrdom of Imam Ali (estimated), Eid al-Fitr (estimated), and Islamic Republic Day. A weekend date does not itself prove a substitute weekday; follow the holiday row and the applicable official rule.
