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Martyrdom of Imam Ali 2025 in Iran

Is Martyrdom of Imam Ali a Public Holiday?

Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.

Martyrdom of Imam Ali Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunMay 26Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2020ThuMay 14Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2021TueMay 4Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2022SatApr 23Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2023WedApr 12Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2024SunMar 31Martyrdom of Imam AliNational Holiday
2025FriMar 21Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2026WedMar 11Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2027SunFeb 28Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2028ThuFeb 17Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Tentative Date)National Holiday
2029MonFeb 5Martyrdom of Imam Ali (Tentative Date)National Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.