The issue of holidays in 2026 comes with another interesting "calendar surprise": since Navruz and Eid al-Fitr coincide with the same day, and moreover March 8 also falls on a holiday, the procedure for moving some days has been determined. That is, while some people think "will we rest for a long time?," others are looking for a clear answer to the question "how many days will it take?."
Navruz and Eid al-Fitr on the same day
It is reported that March 21, 2026 - Navruz holiday falls on a Saturday day off for those who work 5 days a week. Also, while the month of Ramadan begins on February 19 and is counted as 30 days, Eid al-Fitr also falls on March 21.
According to Article 208 of the Labor Code, if a day off falls on a non-working holiday, it is transferred to the next working day after the holiday. On this basis, Saturday, March 21, will be moved to Monday, March 23.
For those who work 5 days a week
- March 21 - holidays
- March 22 - Sunday
- March 23 - postponed day off
For those who work 6 days a week
- March 21 - holidays
- March 22 - Sunday
Experts say that some people are used to long breaks, so 2-3 days of rest may seem "sufficient." But the current legislation defines precisely this procedure. It is noted that if amendments are made to the legislation, additional information may be provided.
March 8 also falls on Sunday
Another important date: in 2026, March 8 - Women's Day falls on Sunday, that is, a day off. Therefore, the day off will be moved back to the next working day.
For those who work 5 days a week
- Saturday, March 7 - rest day
- March 8 - holiday
- March 9 - postponed day off
For those who work 6 days a week
- March 8 - holiday
- March 9 - postponed day off
In conclusion, the current rule is simple: if holidays and weekends coincide, the day off is moved to the next working day. This means that the spring of 2026 is entering in the "double short but fresh breath" mode.
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