Holidays in Kazakhstan in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Kazakhstan
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
New Year's (Day 2) Kazakhstan
January 2 2026, Friday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day Kazakhstan
January 7 2026, Wednesday
National
International Women's Day Kazakhstan
March 8 2026, Sunday
National
International Women's Day Kazakhstan
March 9 2026, Monday
National
March Equinox Kazakhstan
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Nauryz Kazakhstan
March 21 2026, Saturday
National
Nauryz (Day 2) Kazakhstan
March 22 2026, Sunday
National
Nauryz Kazakhstan
March 23 2026, Monday
National
Nauryz (Day 2) Kazakhstan
March 23 2026, Monday
National
Nauryz (Day 3) Kazakhstan
March 23 2026, Monday
National
Unity Day Kazakhstan
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Defender of the Fatherland Day Kazakhstan
May 7 2026, Thursday
National
Victory Day Kazakhstan
May 9 2026, Saturday
National
Victory Day Kazakhstan
May 11 2026, Monday
National
Kurban Ait Kazakhstan
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Kazakhstan
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Day of the Capital Kazakhstan
July 6 2026, Monday
National
Constitution Day Kazakhstan
August 30 2026, Sunday
National
Constitution Day Kazakhstan
August 31 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox Kazakhstan
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
December 1 2026, Tuesday
National
Independence Day Kazakhstan
December 16 2026, Wednesday
National
Independence Day (Day 2) Kazakhstan
December 17 2026, Thursday
National
December Solstice Kazakhstan
December 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
New Year's Eve Kazakhstan
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance