Holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Turkmenistan in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Turkmenistan.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Turkmenistan January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| International Women's Day | Turkmenistan March 8 2026, Sunday |
National |
| March Equinox | Turkmenistan March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Oraza Bayram | Turkmenistan March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| Nowruz Bayram (Spring Festival) | Turkmenistan March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Nowruz Bayram (Spring Festival) | Turkmenistan March 22 2026, Sunday |
National |
| World Health Day | Turkmenistan April 7 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Turkmen Racing Horse Festival | Turkmenistan April 26 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Victory Day | Turkmenistan May 9 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Constitution Day | Turkmenistan May 18 2026, Monday |
National |
| Carpet Day | Turkmenistan May 24 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Kurban Bayramy | Turkmenistan May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Turkmenistan June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art | Turkmenistan June 27 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Day of the Workers in the Energy Sector | Turkmenistan September 12 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| September Equinox | Turkmenistan September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Turkmenistan September 27 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Day of Commemoration and National Mourning | Turkmenistan October 6 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Harvest Festival | Turkmenistan November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Day of Neutrality | Turkmenistan December 12 2026, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | Turkmenistan December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
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