Kazakhstan Public Holidays 2026

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

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                        About Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

                        Public holidays in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayЖаңа жылPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2026FridayЖаңа жылPublic Holiday
                        January 7, 2026WednesdayРождество ХристовоPublic Holiday
                        March 8, 2026SundayХалықаралық әйелдер күніPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2026MondayХалықаралық әйелдер күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        March 15, 2026SundayКонституция күніPublic Holiday
                        March 16, 2026MondayКонституция күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        March 21, 2026SaturdayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        March 22, 2026SundayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        March 23, 2026MondayНаурыз мейрамы (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        March 23, 2026MondayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        March 24, 2026TuesdayНаурыз мейрамы (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        May 1, 2026FridayҚазақстан халқының бірлігі күніPublic Holiday
                        May 7, 2026ThursdayОтан Қорғаушы күніPublic Holiday
                        May 9, 2026SaturdayЖеңіс күніPublic Holiday
                        May 11, 2026MondayЖеңіс күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        May 27, 2026WednesdayҚұрбан айтPublic Holiday
                        July 6, 2026MondayАстана күніPublic Holiday
                        October 25, 2026SundayРеспублика күніPublic Holiday
                        October 26, 2026MondayРеспублика күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        December 16, 2026WednesdayТәуелсіздік күніPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Kazakhstan 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayЖаңа жылPublic Holiday
                        January 2, 2027SaturdayЖаңа жылPublic Holiday
                        January 4, 2027MondayЖаңа жыл (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        January 7, 2027ThursdayРождество ХристовоPublic Holiday
                        March 8, 2027MondayХалықаралық әйелдер күніPublic Holiday
                        March 15, 2027MondayКонституция күніPublic Holiday
                        March 21, 2027SundayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        March 22, 2027MondayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        March 23, 2027TuesdayНаурыз мейрамы (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        March 23, 2027TuesdayНаурыз мейрамыPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2027SaturdayҚазақстан халқының бірлігі күніPublic Holiday
                        May 3, 2027MondayҚазақстан халқының бірлігі күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        May 7, 2027FridayОтан Қорғаушы күніPublic Holiday
                        May 9, 2027SundayЖеңіс күніPublic Holiday
                        May 10, 2027MondayЖеңіс күні (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        May 16, 2027SundayҚұрбан айтPublic Holiday
                        July 6, 2027TuesdayАстана күніPublic Holiday
                        October 25, 2027MondayРеспублика күніPublic Holiday
                        December 16, 2027ThursdayТәуелсіздік күніPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Kazakhstan?

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

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Kazakhstan?

                        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 Kazakhstan?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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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