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Public Holidays in Kazakhstan — 2026
Kazakhstan observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Жаңа жыл | Nationwide |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year's Day | Жаңа жыл | Nationwide |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Халықаралық әйелдер күні | Nationwide |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Nauryz Meyramy | Наурыз мейрамы | Nationwide |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Nauryz Meyramy | Наурыз мейрамы | Nationwide |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | Nauryz Meyramy | Наурыз мейрамы | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Kazakhstan People's Unity Day | Қазақстан халқының | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Отан Қорғаушы күні | Nationwide |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day | Жеңіс күні | Nationwide |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Capital City Day | Астана күні | Nationwide |
| Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Constitution Day | Конституция күні | Nationwide |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Republic Day | Республика күні | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Independence Day | Тәуелсіздік күні | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Nauryz Meyramy |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Nauryz Meyramy |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2027 | Nauryz Meyramy |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Kazakhstan People's Unity Day |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2027 | Capital City Day |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Monday, October 25, 2027 | Republic Day |
| Thursday, December 16, 2027 | Independence Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.