Turkmenistan Public Holidays in 2026
Turkmenistan has a total of 35 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Day of Fatherland Defenders | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Day of Diplomatic Staff of Turkmenistan | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Oraza Bayram | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Nowruz Bayram | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| World Health Day | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Turkmen Horse Festival | Sunday, April 26, 2026 |
| Victory Day | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| Constitution Day | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Carpet Day | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Ashgabat City Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Kurban Bayramy | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Kurban Bayramy Holiday | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| International Children's Day | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| World Bicycle Day | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |
| World Envrionment Day | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Science Day | Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
| Day of Students and Knowledge | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| International Day of Older Persons | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Turkmen Alabai Day | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Day of Workers of the Construction and Industrial Complex | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Harvest Festival | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Day of Neutrality | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers | Monday, December 14, 2026 |
| Niyazov Day | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |