Golestan Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Golestan?

Golestan observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Iran nationally, since Golestan doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Golestan, Iran

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Golestan, Iran? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Golestan.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Golestan observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Golestan, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Islamic Revolution Victory Day on February 11) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Golestan, Iran

This is Iran's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Iran's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Golestan and the rest of Iran, not a separate Golestan-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Golestan

These are Iran's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Iran's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Iran, including Golestan. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Islamic Revolution Victory Day	February 11	National Holiday	Full National Closure	dolat.ir

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Golestan

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Islamic Revolution Victory Day	Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Golestan

Public holiday schedules in Golestan combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Golestan observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Golestan, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Golestan's capital, Gorgan observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Golestan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Golestan Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Golestan?

Yes, they do. Golestan follows Iran's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Golestan?

Golestan observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Iran nationally, since Golestan doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Golestan?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Golestan a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Golestan differ from the rest of Iran?

No — public holidays in Iran are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Golestan observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Golestan-specific reference, not because Golestan has its own separate holiday list.

Does Gorgan, Golestan's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Gorgan observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Golestan and Iran. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Golestan's public holiday dates?

Golestan's public holidays are mandated by Iran's national statutory framework, published via dolat.ir — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.