West Azerbaijan Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

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

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

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in West Azerbaijan?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in West Azerbaijan, Iran

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

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout West Azerbaijan align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In West Azerbaijan, 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 — West Azerbaijan, 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 West Azerbaijan and the rest of Iran, not a separate West Azerbaijan-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 West Azerbaijan

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 West Azerbaijan. 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 West Azerbaijan

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 West Azerbaijan

West Azerbaijan follows Iran's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in West Azerbaijan, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — West Azerbaijan Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in West Azerbaijan?

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in West Azerbaijan?

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

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 West Azerbaijan.

Do public holidays in West Azerbaijan differ from the rest of Iran?

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

Does Urmia, West Azerbaijan's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

West Azerbaijan'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.