Kazakhstan (KZ)
Kazakhstan is the world's ninth-largest country by area and the largest landlocked nation — a vast Central Asian republic stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Mountains, encompassing endless steppes, dramatic canyons, and the remnants of the ancient Silk Road.
Capital: Astana
Region: Asia
Language: Kazakh
Currency: KZT (₸)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
16 holidays in Kazakhstan. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Жаңа жыл (Zhana Zhyl)
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
Жаңа жыл мерекесі
Second day of New Year holiday period
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
Православное Рождество
Observed nationally in recognition of the Russian Orthodox community
March 2026
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
Халықаралық Әйелдер күні
Sat 21
Nauryz Meyramy (Nowruz) Public Holiday
Наурыз мейрамы
Celebrated over three days (March 21–23). The most important traditional Kazakh holiday marking the spring equinox and new year.
Sun 22
Nauryz Holiday Public Holiday
Наурыз мерекесі
Second day of Nauryz celebrations
Mon 23
Nauryz Holiday Public Holiday
Наурыз мерекесі
Third day of Nauryz celebrations
May 2026
Fri 1
Solidarity of the People of Kazakhstan Day Public Holiday
Қазақстан халқының бірлігі мерекесі
Thu 7
Defender of the Fatherland Day Public Holiday
Отан Қорғаушы күні
Honours veterans and military personnel
Sat 9
Victory Day Public Holiday
Жеңіс күні
Commemorates victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. Major parades in Almaty and Astana.
Wed 27
Kurban Ait (Eid al-Adha) Public Holiday
Құрбан айт
2026 approximate date — 10 Dhul Hijja 1448 AH (May 27). Date varies annually based on the Islamic lunar calendar; holiday period runs May 27–29.
July 2026
Mon 6
Capital City Day Public Holiday
Астана күні
Celebrates the capital Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan, formerly Astana). Major festivities, concerts, fireworks.
August 2026
Sun 30
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Конституция күні
Marks the adoption of the Constitution of Kazakhstan in 1995.
October 2026
Sun 25
Republic Day Public Holiday
Республика күні
Marks the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR in 1990.
December 2026
Wed 16
Independence Day Public Holiday
Тәуелсіздік күні
The most important national holiday. Kazakhstan declared independence on December 16, 1991.
Thu 17
Independence Day Holiday Public Holiday
Тәуелсіздік күні
Second day of Independence Day celebrations
Note: Some holidays in Kazakhstan apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.