Markazi Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Markazi?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Markazi mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Markazi, Iran

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

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Markazi observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Markazi, 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 — Markazi, 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 Markazi and the rest of Iran, not a separate Markazi-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 Markazi

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 Markazi. 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 Markazi

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 Markazi

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

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Markazi doesn't simply disappear — Iran's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Markazi Public Holidays

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

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Markazi mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Markazi?

Markazi observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Iran nationally, since Markazi 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 Markazi?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Markazi.

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

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

Does Arak, Markazi's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Markazi'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.