Kazakhstan: public holidays 2026

New Year marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday schedule covers 1 and 2 January.

New Year marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday schedule covers 1 and 2 January.

Orthodox Christmas is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus in the Orthodox tradition. Kazakhstan designates 7 January as a nationwide non-working day under the Labour Code, so this holiday applies across the national calendar.

International Women's Day recognizes women's contributions and the continuing pursuit of women's rights and gender equality. Kazakhstan observes 8 March as a nationwide public holiday.

This is the observed day off for International Women's Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when the public holiday falls on a weekend; the transferred date does not create a second Women's Day.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

This is the observed day off for Nauryz. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than an additional Nauryz festival date.

This is the observed day off for Nauryz. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than an additional Nauryz festival date.

The Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan celebrates unity and interethnic harmony among the country's people. It is a nationwide public holiday on 1 May.

Defender of the Fatherland Day honors Kazakhstan's armed forces and those who defend the country. It is a nationwide public holiday on 7 May.

Victory Day commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War and honors those who fought. It is a nationwide public holiday on 9 May.

This is the observed day off for Victory Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than a second Victory Day.

Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, associated with worship, charity and the Hajj season. Kazakhstan designates its first day as a nationwide non-working day; the Gregorian date is an estimate because the Islamic date follows the lunar calendar, local observations and calendar conventions.

Astana Day celebrates Astana as Kazakhstan's capital city. 6 July is a nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan.

Republic Day is Kazakhstan's national holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic on 25 October 1990.

This is the observed day off for Republic Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than a second Republic Day.

Independence Day commemorates Kazakhstan's state independence, proclaimed by the Constitutional Law on State Independence on 16 December 1991. 16 December is a nationwide public holiday.

New Year marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday schedule covers 1 and 2 January.

New Year marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday schedule covers 1 and 2 January.

This is an adjusted national day off, not a separately commemorated holiday. Kazakhstan’s Holidays Law provides a general rule when a rest day coincides with a holiday, while the applicable work calendar sets the specific transfer.

Orthodox Christmas is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus in the Orthodox tradition. Kazakhstan designates 7 January as a nationwide non-working day under the Labour Code, so this holiday applies across the national calendar.

International Women's Day recognizes women's contributions and the continuing pursuit of women's rights and gender equality. Kazakhstan observes 8 March as a nationwide public holiday.

This is the observed day off for International Women's Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when the public holiday falls on a weekend; the transferred date does not create a second Women's Day.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

Nauryz is a spring festival of renewal, solidarity and the beginning of a new year in traditions of the region. Kazakhstan's national public-holiday period covers 21–23 March.

This is the observed day off for Nauryz. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than an additional Nauryz festival date.

This is the observed day off for Nauryz. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than an additional Nauryz festival date.

The Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan celebrates unity and interethnic harmony among the country's people. It is a nationwide public holiday on 1 May.

Defender of the Fatherland Day honors Kazakhstan's armed forces and those who defend the country. It is a nationwide public holiday on 7 May.

Victory Day commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War and honors those who fought. It is a nationwide public holiday on 9 May.

Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, associated with worship, charity and the Hajj season. Kazakhstan designates its first day as a nationwide non-working day; its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar and local observations or calendar conventions.

Astana Day celebrates Astana as Kazakhstan's capital city. 6 July is a nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan.

This is the observed day off for Astana Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than a second Astana Day.

Constitution Day commemorates the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its role as the country’s foundational law. It is a nationwide public holiday on the dates shown.

This is the observed day off for Constitution Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than a second Constitution Day.

Republic Day is Kazakhstan's national holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic on 25 October 1990.

This is the observed day off for Republic Day. Kazakhstan transfers the rest day to the next working day when a public holiday falls on a weekend, so this is an adjusted day off rather than a second Republic Day.

Independence Day commemorates Kazakhstan's state independence, proclaimed by the Constitutional Law on State Independence on 16 December 1991. 16 December is a nationwide public holiday.