Best Days to Take Leave in Iran 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Mar 19 to get 5 days off from Mar 19 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Eid al-Fitr (estimated), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Tue, Mar 24 to get 5 days off from Mar 20 to Mar 24. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Eid al-Fitr (estimated), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Wed, Jun 3 to get 5 days off from Jun 3 to Jun 7. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Demise of Imam Khomeini, Uprising of Khordad 15.
- Take Mon, Jun 8 to get 5 days off from Jun 4 to Jun 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Demise of Imam Khomeini, Uprising of Khordad 15.
- Take Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2, Wed, Jun 3 to get 9 days off from May 30 to Jun 7. Uses 3 leave days; anchored by Demise of Imam Khomeini, Uprising of Khordad 15.
Iran 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- Nowruz (Persian New Year) (2026-03-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2026-03-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Nowruz Day 4 (2026-03-23, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Demise of Imam Khomeini (2026-06-04, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Uprising of Khordad 15 (2026-06-05, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Iran Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Nowruz Day 2 | Public Holiday |
| Mar 22 (2026-03-22) | Sun | Nowruz Day 3 | Public Holiday |
| Mar 23 (2026-03-23) | Mon | Nowruz Day 4 | Public Holiday |
| Feb 11 (2026-02-11) | Wed | Islamic Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 29 (2026-03-29) | Sun | Islamic Republic Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 1 (2026-04-01) | Wed | Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 4 (2026-06-04) | Thu | Demise of Imam Khomeini | Public Holiday |
| Jun 5 (2026-06-05) | Fri | Uprising of Khordad 15 | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| May 27 (2026-05-27) | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public Holiday |
About Iran Holidays & Observances
Iran observes official holidays governed by the Solar Hijri calendar, highlighted by the 13-day Nowruz new year festivities and Islamic occasions. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.