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Public Holidays in Kazakhstan 2026 – National & Cultural Holidays

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Public Holidays in Kazakhstan 2026 – National & Cultural Holidays

Public holidays in Kazakhstan in 2026 include national and state holidays, religious non-working days, and substitute days when a holiday coincides with a weekend. The dates below follow the Government of Kazakhstan’s 2026 calendar; transfer arrangements can differ for five-day and six-day workweeks.

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Next Public Holiday in Kazakhstan

DateDayHolidayStatus
December 16, 2026WednesdayIndependence DayOfficial Public Holiday

Public Holidays in Kazakhstan 2026

DateDayHolidayStatus
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew YearOfficial Public Holiday
January 2, 2026FridayNew YearOfficial Public Holiday
January 7, 2026WednesdayOrthodox ChristmasOfficial Non-working Day
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women’s DayOfficial Public Holiday
March 9, 2026MondayWomen’s Day (substitute day)Confirmed Rest Day
March 15, 2026SundayConstitution DayOfficial Public Holiday
March 21, 2026SaturdayNauryz holidayOfficial Public Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayNauryz holidayOfficial Public Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayNauryz holidayOfficial Public Holiday
March 24, 2026TuesdayNauryz (substitute day)Confirmed Rest Day
March 25, 2026WednesdayNauryz (substitute day)Confirmed Rest Day
May 1, 2026FridayKazakhstan People’s Unity DayOfficial Public Holiday
May 7, 2026ThursdayDefender of the Fatherland DayOfficial Public Holiday
May 9, 2026SaturdayVictory DayOfficial Public Holiday
May 11, 2026MondayVictory Day (substitute day)Confirmed Rest Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayFirst day of Qurban AitOfficial Non-working Day
July 6, 2026MondayCapital DayOfficial Public Holiday
October 25, 2026SundayRepublic DayOfficial Public Holiday
October 26, 2026MondayRepublic Day (substitute day)Confirmed Rest Day
December 16, 2026WednesdayIndependence DayOfficial Public Holiday

Constitution Day in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s updated holiday law sets Constitution Day on March 15, the date of the 2026 referendum on the new Constitution. The Government’s updated 2026 production calendar lists March 15 as Constitution Day; August 30 is no longer listed as the holiday date. The current wording appears in Kazakhstan’s law on holidays.

Substitute Days and Workweek Differences

When a state holiday falls on a weekend, Kazakhstan’s Labour Code provides for a rest day on the following working day. The Government’s 2026 calendar gives separate transfer schedules for five-day and six-day workweeks, so the applicable dates can differ according to an employee’s schedule.

Orthodox Christmas on January 7 and the first day of Qurban Ait are also non-working days. The Government calendar identifies Qurban Ait’s 2026 date as May 27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holiday dates are listed for Kazakhstan in 2026?

The database table lists 20 individual holiday and substitute dates. It counts each date separately, including the multi-day New Year and Nauryz holidays.

Does Kazakhstan have a substitute day when a public holiday falls on a weekend?

Yes. The Government’s 2026 calendar lists substitute rest days for holidays that coincide with weekends. The transfer schedule differs between five-day and six-day workweeks.

When is Constitution Day in Kazakhstan?

Constitution Day is March 15 under the current law on holidays. The updated Government calendar lists that date for 2026.

When is Qurban Ait in Kazakhstan in 2026?

The Government’s 2026 production calendar lists the first day of Qurban Ait on May 27, 2026.

Is Orthodox Christmas a public holiday in Kazakhstan?

January 7, Orthodox Christmas, is a non-working day in Kazakhstan.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

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