| Holiday | Date |
| Demise of Prophet Mohammad | Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Saturday, January 12, 2013 |
| Birth of the Prophet | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 |
| Victory of Islamic Revolution | Sunday, February 10, 2013 |
| Nationalisation of Oil Industry Day | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 |
| Persian New Year | Thursday, March 21, 2013 |
| Imam Ali’s Birthday | Thursday, May 23, 2013 |
| Shab-e-Miraj (Night of Ascension) | Thursday, June 06, 2013 |
| Imam Mahdi’s Birthday | Monday, June 24, 2013 |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday,July 30, 2013 |
| Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | Friday,August 9, 2013 |
| Martyrdom of Imam Sadegh | Monday, September 02, 2013 |
| Feast of Sacrifice | Wednesday, October 16, 2013 |
| Eid al-Ghadeer | Thursday, October 24, 2013 |
| Tassoua | Wednesday, November 13, 2013 |
| Ashura | Thursday, November 14, 2013 |
| Arbaeen | Monday, December 23, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Iran 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 22, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Lists major Iranian public holidays in 2013 relevant for trading calendars.
- Many holidays are religious observances, impacting market operations.
- Some holidays span multiple days, notably Norooz (Persian New Year).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do banks and markets close during these holidays?
Yes, most banks and financial markets in Iran observe national public holidays and will be closed on those dates.
Which holiday spans multiple days?
The Norooz (Persian New Year) holiday spans several days (March 21–24) in 2013.
Are there religious and secular holidays?
Yes, the list includes religious observances (e.g. Prophet’s birthday, Ashura) and secular/national ones (e.g. Revolution Day, Oil Nationalization Day).
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