9 official holidays this month
2025-03-21 — 2025-04-20
Nowruz Begins
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration and the largest national festival of Iran, is observed annually on the first day of Farvardin (spring equinox). This festival has over 3,000 years of history and is recognized by UNESCO.
Nowruz
The second day of the official Nowruz holidays. Families visit relatives and friends on this day.
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS)
The 21st of Ramadan marks the martyrdom of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam. Imam Ali was struck while praying at the Kufa Mosque and passed away two days later.
Nowruz
The third day of official Nowruz holidays, continuing the New Year visits and celebrations.
Nowruz
The fourth and final day of official Nowruz holidays.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr, the 1st of Shawwal, celebrates the end of Ramadan and is one of the most important Islamic holidays. Muslims celebrate with Eid prayer, charity (Zakat al-Fitr), and family visits.
Islamic Republic of Iran Day
The 12th of Farvardin marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979. On this day, the people of Iran voted in a referendum to establish the Islamic Republic system.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
The second day of Eid al-Fitr holiday. Families continue their visits and celebrations.
Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day)
Sizdah Bedar (13th Farvardin) is the last day of Nowruz holidays and Nature Day. On this day, Iranians go outdoors into nature and release the Haft-Sin sprouts into running water.
Official holidays in Iran for Farvardin 1404, with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 9 official holidays in Farvardin.
