Azerbaijan Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Azerbaijan for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Azerbaijan

                        Public holidays in Azerbaijan are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Azerbaijan 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayYeni ilPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2026FridayYeni ilPublic Holiday
                        March 8, 2026SundayQadınlar günüPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2026MondayQadınlar günü (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        March 20, 2026FridayRamazan BayramıPublic Holiday
                        March 20, 2026FridayNovruzPublic Holiday
                        March 21, 2026SaturdayRamazan BayramıPublic Holiday
                        March 23, 2026MondayRamazan Bayramı (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        May 9, 2026SaturdayFaşizm üzərində qələbə günüPublic Holiday
                        May 11, 2026MondayFaşizm üzərində qələbə günü (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        May 27, 2026WednesdayQurban BayramıPublic Holiday
                        May 28, 2026ThursdayQurban BayramıPublic Holiday
                        May 28, 2026ThursdayRespublika günüPublic Holiday
                        June 15, 2026MondayAzərbaycan xalqının Milli Qurtuluş günüPublic Holiday
                        June 26, 2026FridayAzərbaycan Respublikasının Silahlı Qüvvələri günüPublic Holiday
                        October 18, 2026SundayDövlət Müstəqilliyi günüPublic Holiday
                        October 19, 2026MondayDövlət Müstəqilliyi günü (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        November 9, 2026MondayDövlət Bayrağı günüPublic Holiday
                        November 12, 2026ThursdayKonstitusiya günüPublic Holiday
                        November 17, 2026TuesdayMilli Dirçəliş günüPublic Holiday
                        December 31, 2026ThursdayDünya azərbaycanlıların həmrəyliyi günüPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Azerbaijan 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayYeni ilPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2027SaturdayYeni ilPublic Holiday
                        January 4, 2027MondayYeni il (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        March 8, 2027MondayQadınlar günüPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2027TuesdayRamazan BayramıPublic Holiday
                        March 10, 2027WednesdayRamazan BayramıPublic Holiday
                        March 20, 2027SaturdayNovruzPublic Holiday
                        May 9, 2027SundayFaşizm üzərində qələbə günüPublic Holiday
                        May 10, 2027MondayFaşizm üzərində qələbə günü (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        May 16, 2027SundayQurban BayramıPublic Holiday
                        May 17, 2027MondayQurban BayramıPublic Holiday
                        May 18, 2027TuesdayQurban Bayramı (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        May 28, 2027FridayRespublika günüPublic Holiday
                        June 15, 2027TuesdayAzərbaycan xalqının Milli Qurtuluş günüPublic Holiday
                        June 26, 2027SaturdayAzərbaycan Respublikasının Silahlı Qüvvələri günüPublic Holiday
                        June 28, 2027MondayAzərbaycan Respublikasının Silahlı Qüvvələri günü (əvəz gün)Public Holiday
                        October 18, 2027MondayDövlət Müstəqilliyi günüPublic Holiday
                        November 9, 2027TuesdayDövlət Bayrağı günüPublic Holiday
                        November 12, 2027FridayKonstitusiya günüPublic Holiday
                        November 17, 2027WednesdayMilli Dirçəliş günüPublic Holiday
                        December 31, 2027FridayDünya azərbaycanlıların həmrəyliyi günüPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Azerbaijan?

                        The number of public holidays in Azerbaijan can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Azerbaijan?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Azerbaijan?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Azerbaijan that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Azerbaijan with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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