Yalda Night
FestivalNotable
شب یلدا
Details
- Country
Iran- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- 418863
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- December 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
The winter solstice celebration brings families together in Isfahan to eat pomegranates and watermelon and read Hafez poetry through the longest night.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Yalda Night a public holiday in Iran?
- Yalda Night is a Festival in Iran, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Yalda Night 2026?
- Yalda Night 2026 falls on December 21, 2026.
- What is Yalda Night called locally in Iran?
- Yalda Night is locally known as "شب یلدا" in Iran.
Source: Curated festivals (LLM)Manual