Kazakhstan Public Holidays in 2026
Kazakhstan has a total of 27 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year Holiday |
Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year Holiday is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Orthodox Christmas Day |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible. |
| Ramadan starts |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| International Women's Day |
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for International Women's Day |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | International Women's Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Kazakhstan (Astana) |
| Nauryz |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Nauryz is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Nauryz Holiday |
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Nauryz Holiday is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for Nauryz Holiday |
Monday, March 23, 2026 | Nauryz Holiday is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Nauryz Holiday |
Monday, March 23, 2026 | Nauryz Holiday is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for Nauryz |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Nauryz is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for Nauryz Holiday |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Nauryz Holiday is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Unity Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Defender of the Fatherland Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Victory Day |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Victory Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for Victory Day |
Monday, May 11, 2026 | Victory Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Kurban Ait |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Kazakhstan (Astana) |
| Day of the Capital |
Monday, July 6, 2026 | Day of the Capital is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Constitution Day |
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Day off for Constitution Day |
Monday, August 31, 2026 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Kazakhstan (Astana) |
| Republic Day |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Republic Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| Independence Day |
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Kazakhstan (Astana) |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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