Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan observes 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Kazakhstan
- Republic DaySunday, October 25, 2026
- Independence DayWednesday, December 16, 2026
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027
- New Year's DaySaturday, January 2, 2027
- Orthodox ChristmasThursday, January 7, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 15 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Constitution Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Nauryz | Public |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Nauryz | Public |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Nauryz (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Nauryz | Public |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Nauryz (substitute day) | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | People's Unity Day | Public |
| May 7 | Thursday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day | Public |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Capital City Day | Public |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Republic Day | Public |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Republic Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
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