Below you'll find 1981's official holidays for Iran. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Iran Public Holidays 1981
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There are 29 public holidays in Iran for 1981. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-01-04 | Sun | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) |
| 1981-01-06 | Tue | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| 1981-01-14 | Wed | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| 1981-01-23 | Fri | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet |
| 1981-02-11 | Wed | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution |
| 1981-03-20 | Fri | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry |
| 1981-03-21 | Sat | Nowruz |
| 1981-03-22 | Sun | Nowruz |
| 1981-03-23 | Mon | Nowruz |
| 1981-03-24 | Tue | Nowruz |
| 1981-04-01 | Wed | Islamic Republic Day |
| 1981-04-02 | Thu | Sizdah Bedar |
| 1981-04-07 | Tue | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara |
| 1981-05-17 | Sun | Birthday of Imam Ali |
| 1981-05-31 | Sun | Mabaas of Muhammad |
| 1981-06-04 | Thu | Imam Khomeini's Demise |
| 1981-06-05 | Fri | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| 1981-06-17 | Wed | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
| 1981-07-22 | Wed | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 1981-08-01 | Sat | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1981-08-02 | Sun | Holyday for Fetr Eeid |
| 1981-08-25 | Tue | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar |
| 1981-10-08 | Thu | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1981-10-16 | Fri | Eid al-Ghadeer |
| 1981-11-05 | Thu | Tasoua |
| 1981-11-06 | Fri | Ashoura |
| 1981-12-16 | Wed | Arbaeen-e Hosseini |
| 1981-12-24 | Thu | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) |
| 1981-12-26 | Sat | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
Experience Iran's Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays
Iran's public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Iranian culture.
Iran Public Holidays 1981
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