Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran2026 · Date · History · Messages
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular holiday material lists 22 Bahman / 11 February as Victory of the Islamic Revolution, while diplomatic protocol sources identify the same date as Iran’s national day. The guide describes the 1979 historical commemoration without endorsing political ideology.
About Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
Victory of the Islamic Revolution is observed in Iran on 11 February, corresponding to 22 Bahman in the Solar Hijri calendar.
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs material lists the date as an official holiday, and diplomatic protocol sources identify it as Iran’s national day.
Why Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran matters
The day commemorates the 1979 victory of the Iranian Revolution and the end of the revolutionary period that replaced the monarchy with the Islamic Republic.
A factual guide can describe the date, legal/official treatment and historical event without endorsing any political ideology or government position.
History of Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
The Iranian Revolution culminated in February 1979, and 22 Bahman became the date associated with its victory.
Current Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular holiday material lists 22 Bahman / 11 February as Victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Current diplomatic protocol material also identifies 11 February as Iran’s national day.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iranian MFA official-holiday material lists the observance within the state holiday calendar.
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Current Iranian MFA holiday material and diplomatic observance materials evidence continuing state stewardship.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
6 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Islamic Revolution Day
How to Observe Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran
Use official and reputable historical sources to understand the events of 1979 and their political context.
When discussing the day, distinguish sourced historical description from personal political advocacy.
If travelling or doing business in Iran around February 11, check current government or institutional operating notices because holiday effects are jurisdiction-specific.
Avoid treating participation in state ceremonies as universal or compulsory for all individuals.
Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Facts
The observance falls on 11 February in the Gregorian calendar.
It corresponds to 22 Bahman in the Solar Hijri calendar.
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs holiday material lists it as Victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Diplomatic protocol material identifies February 11 as Iran’s national day.
This guide uses politically neutral, source-attributed language and does not endorse political ideology.
Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Messages
May historical observances be approached with care, context and respect for differing experiences.
May the day be marked with peace, safety and careful attention to historical context.
Wishing all people a peaceful day and respectful conversation across political differences.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Australian DFAT — National Days protocol register (opens in a new tab)
Government Diplomatic Protocol
Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai — List of Official Holidays, 1404 (opens in a new tab)
Iranian Mfa Official Holiday List
Iran MFA Copenhagen — 43rd anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution (opens in a new tab)
Iranian Diplomatic Historical Context
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Frequently asked questions
When is Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
11 February The documented recurrence rule is: 11 February.
Does Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Iran / national day and public-holiday observance; politically neutral descriptive treatment. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
The reviewed sources identify Islamic Republic of Iran as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Is Victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Iran. Its fuller verified scope is: Iran / national day and public-holiday observance; politically neutral descriptive treatment.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-04.
When is Victory of the Islamic Revolution observed in Iran?
It is observed on February 11, corresponding to 22 Bahman.
Is February 11 an official holiday in Iran?
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular holiday material lists 22 Bahman / February 11 as Victory of the Islamic Revolution among official holidays.
What does the day commemorate?
It commemorates the victory of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Is February 11 also treated as Iran’s national day?
Yes. Government diplomatic protocol registers identify February 11 as Iran’s national day.
Does describing the holiday imply support for a political ideology?
No. This guide treats the observance descriptively and source-neutrally.
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