Quick answer: Iran has 241 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0 |
| February | 20 | 3 |
| March | 17 | 6 |
| April | 19 | 5 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 20 | 3 |
| July | 18 | 3 |
| August | 21 | 2 |
| September | 18 | 4 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Iran)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2023 | Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Revolution Day |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Prophet's Ascension |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Imam Mahdi's birthday |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Oil Nationalization Day |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Norooz |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Norooz Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Norooz Holiday |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Norooz Holiday |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Islamic Republic Day |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Nature Day |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Martyrdom of Imam Ali |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Eid-e-Fetr |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Eid-e-Fetr Holiday |
| May 15, 2023 | Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Anniversary of Khomeini's Death |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Revolt of Khordad 15 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Eid-e-Ghorban |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Eid-e-Ghadir |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Tassoua |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Ashura |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Public Holiday for Extreme Weather |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Public Holiday for Extreme Weather |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Arbaeen |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Martyrdom of Imam Reza |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
17 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 2023?
Iran has 241 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 29 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
March has the fewest working days, with 17.
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.