2025 Holidays - Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

- Public holidays in Iran are determined by government decrees and are published in the official holiday calendar, based on the Iranian (Solar Hijri) calendar and Islamic lunar dates.

- These holidays are observed on the specific dates designated in the official calendar.

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend

- In Iran, the standard weekend typically consists of Thursday and Friday.

- If a public holiday falls on a weekend day, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic substitution (e.g., moving the holiday to another day) for holidays falling on a weekend unless an official government decree states otherwise.

3. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- Iran does not have an automatic, nationwide statutory mechanism for adding extra “bridge” days when a holiday falls on a weekend.

- Extended holiday arrangements, such as those for multi-day celebrations like Nowruz, are determined by specific government decrees and are outlined in the official holiday calendar.

- Any additional days off are provided only if expressly announced by the government.

4. Special Cases for Public Holidays

- Some holidays, like Nowruz (the Persian New Year), are observed over multiple consecutive days as determined by tradition and official decree.

- Any special provisions or adjustments for particular holidays are clearly indicated in the official holiday calendar.

5. Additional Notes

- Employers must adhere to the official holiday calendar as published by the Iranian government.

- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to premium compensation or compensatory time off as prescribed by Iranian labor law.

- For the most current and precise information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government decrees or legislative updates.