Calendars

Solar Hijri calendar (Persian)

Solar calendar of Iran and Afghanistan; the year begins at the spring equinox (Nowruz).

Today · 5 November 2026
14 Aban 1405 SH
Reliability
Official since 1925.
Method
ICU4X icu_calendar

Festivals in 2026

  • Nowruz · Persian New Year at the spring equinox, on UNESCO's list of intangible heritage.
    21 March 2026
  • Sizdah Bedar · Thirteenth day of Farvardin, spent outdoors.
    2 April 2026
  • Yalda Night · The longest night of the year, the last night of Azar.
    21 December 2026
Festivals of 2026