{"id":9613,"date":"2016-12-21T11:55:41","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T11:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=9613"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T13:14:18","slug":"christmas-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/christmas-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Iran: Dates, Traditions and Visitor Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Christmas in Iran is celebrated by the country\u2019s Christian communities, with dates and customs that vary by church.<\/strong> Many observe Christmas on December 25. Armenian Apostolic Christians celebrate the Nativity and Theophany on January 6, with Christmas Eve on January 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas 2026 dates:<\/strong> Christmas Eve services take place on the evening of Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December, while Armenian Apostolic Christians celebrate on Wednesday 6 January 2027, with Christmas Eve on 5 January. As of 2 November 2026 the UK, US, Canadian, Australian and German governments advise against travel to Iran, so read our summary of official travel advice<\/a> before making plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dates and service times can differ between churches. Travelers should confirm the date, service time and visitor access with the individual church before planning a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide introduces Armenian and Assyrian heritage, Christmas traditions and places associated with Christian life in Iran. It also explains how Christmas differs from Yalda Night<\/a> and the Gregorian New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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