4 official holidays this month
2026-05-22 — 2026-06-21
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, is one of the most important Islamic holidays commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice. Muslims offer animal sacrifices and perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
Demise of Imam Khomeini
The 14th of Khordad marks the anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, in 1989. This day is an official holiday and public mourning day.
Eid al-Ghadir Khumm
Eid al-Ghadir, the 18th of Dhul Hijjah, is the most important Shia holiday marking the appointment of Imam Ali as the successor of Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm.
15 Khordad Uprising
The 15th of Khordad marks the anniversary of the Iranian people's uprising in 1963 against the Pahlavi regime after the arrest of Imam Khomeini. This uprising marked the beginning of Iran's Islamic movement.
Official holidays in Iran for Khordad 1405, with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 4 official holidays in Khordad.
