Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Iran
Iran has 5 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Eid al-Fitr for a 6-day break.
2026
View all5
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 6d
Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday
Thu 19 Mar – Tue 24 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 6d
Islamic Republic Day & Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar)
Sat 28 Mar – Thu 2 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 9d
Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday
Sat 20 Mar – Sun 28 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Islamic Republic Day & Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar)
Wed 31 Mar – Sun 4 Apr
Take Wednesday off
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More for Iran
Public holidays
Public holidays in Iran 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Iran 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Iran 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Iran 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Iran have in 2026?
Iran has 5 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Iran have in 2027?
Iran has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Iran?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday (Fri 20 Mar – Tue 24 Mar). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.