Azerbaijan’s 2026 calendar includes public holidays for national occasions, Novruz and Islamic holidays. It also includes additional rest days set by the Ministry of Labour to account for holidays that overlap with weekly rest days.
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan in 2026
The Ministry of Labour’s production calendar identifies the official non-working holidays and additional rest days for 2026. The Cabinet sets the annual dates for Novruz, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Additional rest days and workweek schedules
Some public holidays overlap with weekly rest days or with other holidays. The Ministry’s calendar lists additional rest days for five-day and six-day workweeks. March 9, March 27, March 30 and May 11 apply to the five-day schedule; March 25 and 26, May 29 and November 10 apply to both schedules.
Important calendar distinction
January 20 is observed as Nationwide Mourning Day and is a non-working day, but it is listed separately from public holidays. It is therefore not included in the public holiday table.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holiday dates are listed for Azerbaijan in 2026?
The table lists 24 dates, including additional rest days. Holidays sharing a date are combined in one row.
What is Azerbaijan’s country code?
Azerbaijan’s ISO alpha-2 country code is AZ.
When are the Novruz holidays in 2026?
Novruz holidays run from March 20 through March 24. March 20 and 21 also coincide with Eid al-Fitr.
When is Eid al-Fitr in Azerbaijan in 2026?
The Cabinet set Eid al-Fitr for March 20 and 21, 2026.
When is Eid al-Adha in Azerbaijan in 2026?
The Cabinet set Eid al-Adha for May 27 and 28. May 28 also coincides with Independence Day.
Why are there additional rest days in March, May and November?
The Labour Ministry set these dates to adjust the working calendar when public holidays overlap with weekly rest days or other holidays. The exact dates vary by five-day or six-day workweek.
Is January 20 included in the public holiday list?
No. January 20 is a non-working Nationwide Mourning Day, listed separately from public holidays.
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