Below you'll find 1996's official holidays for Iran. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Iran Public Holidays 1996
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There are 28 public holidays in Iran for 1996. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-06 | Sat | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
| 1996-02-10 | Sat | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| 1996-02-11 | Sun | Anniversary of Islamic Revolution |
| 1996-02-19 | Mon | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1996-02-20 | Tue | Holyday for Fetr Eeid |
| 1996-03-14 | Thu | Martyrdom of Imam Jafar |
| 1996-03-19 | Tue | Nationalization of the Iranian oil industry |
| 1996-03-20 | Wed | Nowruz |
| 1996-03-21 | Thu | Nowruz |
| 1996-03-22 | Fri | Nowruz |
| 1996-03-23 | Sat | Nowruz |
| 1996-03-31 | Sun | Islamic Republic Day |
| 1996-04-01 | Mon | Sizdah Bedar |
| 1996-04-27 | Sat | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1996-05-05 | Sun | Eid al-Ghadeer |
| 1996-05-26 | Sun | Tasoua |
| 1996-05-27 | Mon | Ashoura |
| 1996-06-03 | Mon | Imam Khomeini's Demise |
| 1996-06-04 | Tue | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| 1996-07-06 | Sat | Arbaeen-e Hosseini |
| 1996-07-14 | Sun | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hassan (Mujtaba) |
| 1996-07-16 | Tue | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| 1996-07-23 | Tue | Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| 1996-08-01 | Thu | Birthday of Muhammad Prophet |
| 1996-10-15 | Tue | Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara |
| 1996-11-24 | Sun | Birthday of Imam Ali |
| 1996-12-08 | Sun | Mabaas of Muhammad |
| 1996-12-25 | Wed | Birthday of Imam Mahdi |
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 1996
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