Martyrdom of Imam Reza in Iran

2026 holiday dates

Thursday, 13 August 2026

Confirmed — source checked

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Martyrdom of Imam Reza

Martyrdom of Imam Reza is listed as an Iranian public holiday only on supported dates. Fixed Solar Hijri and Islamic lunar status are kept distinct.

Public holiday / closure dates

13 August 2026 — Public of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

No future occurrence is available in the supported data. A new date has not been inferred.

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

University of Tehran Institute of Geophysics, Calendar Center

Official Calendar of Iran, Solar Hijri 1405

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-02

The official 1405 calendar provides this dated public holiday.

Islamic Consultative Assembly / Iranian legal database

Law Determining Official Holidays of the Country

Reviewed · Scope: legal_basis · Checked 2026-10-02

Defines the fixed and Islamic lunar official holidays. Cabinet-declared one-off closures are excluded unless specifically evidenced. Friday is the weekly holiday, not a substitute-day rule.

Office arrangements

The listed occurrence is a national public holiday. No substitute, bridge or discretionary closure is inferred.

Bank arrangements

No separate bank calendar is asserted; confirm time-sensitive services directly.

School arrangements

No separate school calendar is asserted; confirm institutional arrangements directly.

History

This Islamic lunar holiday marks the martyrdom of Imam Reza.

Why it matters

Iranian law identifies this as an official holiday. Dated annual calendars control Gregorian placement, especially for Islamic lunar holidays.

Observance

Public and religious practices vary. Observance alone does not create extra closure days.

Travel and planning

Services and transport may be affected. Check current official notices before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gregorian date confirmed?

Islamic lunar dates are confirmed only when a dated official annual calendar supports them. Unsupported future lunar dates are omitted.