Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Iran 2026
Iran has 5 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 5 days around Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday (Fri 20 Mar – Tue 24 Mar). Take Thursday off and turn the Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday break into a 6-day run.
5
Long weekends
6
Longest break (days)
5
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Iran 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 Mar – Tue 24 Mar | Eid al-Fitr, Nowruz (Persian New Year), Nowruz Holiday | 5 | Thursday(Thu 19 Mar) | 6d |
| Sat 28 Mar – Thu 2 Apr | Islamic Republic Day, Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar) | 2 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 30 Mar, Tue 31 Mar) | 6d |
| Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 25 May, Tue 26 May) | 5d |
| Wed 3 Jun – Sun 7 Jun | Death of Imam Khomeini, Khordad National Uprising | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 3 Jun) | 5d |
| Sat 8 Aug – Tue 11 Aug | Eid al-Ghadeer | 1 | Monday(Mon 10 Aug) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Iran 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday
Thu 19 Mar – Tue 24 Mar
6
days
April
Islamic Republic Day & Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar)
Sat 28 Mar – Thu 2 Apr
6
days
May
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
5
days
June
Death of Imam Khomeini & Khordad National Uprising
Wed 3 Jun – Sun 7 Jun
5
days
How to use bridge days in Iran
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Iran 2026, there are 5 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz (Persian New Year) & Nowruz Holiday: take Thursday off to turn a 5-day break into 6 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
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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.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Iran in 2026?
The longest break is 6 days from Thursday, 19 March 2026 to Tuesday, 24 March 2026, centred around Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (Persian New Year) and Nowruz Holiday (taking Thursday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Iran 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity 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 using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Iran?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.