Quick answer: Iran has 240 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 18 | 7 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 18 | 3 |
| June | 21 | 3 |
| July | 20 | 2 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 18 | 4 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2021 (Iran)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2021 | Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Revolution Day |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Prophet's Ascension |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Oil Nationalization Day |
| Mar 21, 2021 | Norooz |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Norooz Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Norooz Holiday |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Norooz Holiday |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Imam Mahdi's birthday |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Islamic Republic Day |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Nature Day |
| May 4, 2021 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| May 13, 2021 | Eid-e-Fetr |
| May 14, 2021 | Eid-e-Fetr Holiday |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Anniversary of Khomeini's Death |
| Jun 5, 2021 | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| Jun 6, 2021 | Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Eid-e-Ghorban |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Eid-e-Ghadir |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Tassoua |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Ashura |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Arbaeen |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Iran in 2021?
Iran has 240 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 27 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February, March, May and October has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.