Kazakhstan Public Holidays 2026
13 national holidays
Kazakhstan has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The next is Republic Day on Sunday, 25 October 2026. There are 5 long weekends of three days or more.
January 2026
- 1New Year's DayThursday · Жаңа жыл
- 2New Year's DayFriday · Жаңа жыл
March 2026
- 8International Women's DaySunday · Халықаралық әйелдер күні
- 21Nauryz MeyramySaturday · Наурыз мейрамы
- 22Nauryz MeyramySunday · Наурыз мейрамы
- 23Nauryz MeyramyMonday · Наурыз мейрамы
May 2026
- 1Kazakhstan People's Unity DayFriday · Қазақстан халқының
- 7Defender of the Fatherland DayThursday · Отан Қорғаушы күні
- 9Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory DaySaturday · Жеңіс күні
July 2026
- 6Capital City DayMonday · Астана күні
August 2026
- 30Constitution DaySunday · Конституция күні
October 2026
- 25Republic DaySunday · Республика күні
December 2026
- 16Independence DayWednesday · Тәуелсіздік күні
Long weekends 2026
- 1 January – 4 January4 days
- 21 March – 23 March3 days
- 1 May – 3 May3 days
- 7 May – 10 May4 days · take 8 May off
- 4 July – 6 July3 days
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Kazakhstan in 2026?
13 national holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Kazakhstan?
Republic Day (Республика күні) on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
When are the long weekends in Kazakhstan in 2026?
1 January–4 January (4 days); 21 March–23 March (3 days); 1 May–3 May (3 days); 7 May–10 May (4 days, with a bridge day off); 4 July–6 July (3 days).
Dates are the days off, so a holiday that falls on a weekend may be shown on the weekday it is observed. Source: Nager.Date public holiday data (open source, MIT licence). Governments can add or move holidays at short notice — check official announcements for important plans.