Best Days to Take Leave in Iran 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Mar 24 to get 9 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Fri, Mar 17 to get 7 days off from Mar 17 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Fri, Mar 17, Fri, Mar 24 to get 10 days off from Mar 17 to Mar 26. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Fri, Mar 24, Mon, Mar 27 to get 10 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 27. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4.
- Take Fri, Mar 24, Mon, Mar 27, Tue, Mar 28 to get 12 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 29. Uses 3 leave days; anchored by Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Day 2, Nowruz Day 3, Nowruz Day 4, Islamic Republic Day.
Iran 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Islamic Revolution Day (2028-02-11, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Nowruz (Persian New Year) (2028-03-20, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Nowruz Day 2 (2028-03-21, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Nowruz Day 4 (2028-03-23, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Uprising of Khordad 15 (2028-06-05, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Iran Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 (2028-03-20) | Mon | Nowruz (Persian New Year) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 21 (2028-03-21) | Tue | Nowruz Day 2 | Public Holiday |
| Mar 22 (2028-03-22) | Wed | Nowruz Day 3 | Public Holiday |
| Mar 23 (2028-03-23) | Thu | Nowruz Day 4 | Public Holiday |
| Feb 11 (2028-02-11) | Fri | Islamic Revolution Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 29 (2028-03-29) | Wed | Islamic Republic Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 1 (2028-04-01) | Sat | Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 4 (2028-06-04) | Sun | Demise of Imam Khomeini | Public Holiday |
| Jun 5 (2028-06-05) | Mon | Uprising of Khordad 15 | Public Holiday |
| Feb 27 (2028-02-27) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public Holiday |
| May 6 (2028-05-06) | Sat | 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.