Martyrdom of Imam Ali is a public holiday in Iran, known locally as شهادت حضرت علی علیه السلام.
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 11 March; in 2027 on Monday 1 March.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 March | Saturday weekend | |
| 2026 | 11 March | Wednesday | |
| 2027 | 1 March | Monday long weekend | estimated date |
| 2028 | 18 February | Friday long weekend | estimated date |