Kazakhstan public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Kazakhstan): Independence Day, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 42 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 21
- On a weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 8
Kazakhstan public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (substitute day) |
| March 15 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| March 16 | Monday | Constitution Day (substitute day) |
| March 21 | Saturday | Nauryz |
| March 22 | Sunday | Nauryz |
| March 23 | Monday | Nauryz (substitute day) |
| March 23 | Monday | Nauryz |
| March 24 | Tuesday | Nauryz (substitute day) |
| May 1 | Friday | People's Unity Day |
| May 7 | Thursday | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day (substitute day) |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| July 6 | Monday | Capital City Day |
| October 25 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| October 26 | Monday | Republic Day (substitute day) |
| December 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- March 7 – March 93 days off
- March 14 – March 163 days off
- March 21 – March 244 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 7 – May 115 days off · if you take Friday May 8 off
- May 9 – May 113 days off
- July 4 – July 63 days off
- October 24 – October 263 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kazakhstan have in 2026?
Kazakhstan has 21 public holidays in 2026; 6 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Kazakhstan?
Next public holiday (Kazakhstan): Independence Day, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 42 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Kazakhstan has 8 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.