Martyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq is a public holiday in Iran, known locally as شهادت امام جعفر صادق علیه السلام.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 14 April; in 2027 on Saturday 3 April.
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 | 24 April | Thursday | |
| 2026 | 14 April | Tuesday | |
| 2027 | 3 April | Saturday weekend | estimated date |
| 2028 | 22 March | Wednesday | estimated date |