Public Holiday
Nationwide public holiday in Iran · تعطیلی عمومی
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 2 March | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 3 March | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 4 March | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 5 March | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 6 March | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 7 March | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Iran.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sun 1 Mar – Sat 7 Mar is a 7-day weekend with no leave needed.
Take Saturday 28 February off and get 9 days in a row (Fri 27 Feb – Sat 7 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Tehran around 7 March: high 17°C (62°F), low 4°C (39°F), rain on 24% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Tehran. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 7 March in Tehran: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Iran
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Public Holiday in other countries
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.