Holidays and Observances in Turkmenistan 2026

Thu, January 01, 2026
New Year's Day Public holiday

Tue, January 27, 2026
Day of Fatherland Defenders Observance

Wed, February 18, 2026
Ramadan Start Observance

Wed, February 18, 2026
Day of Diplomatic Staff of Turkmenistan Observance

Sun, March 08, 2026
International Women's Day Public holiday

Mon, March 09, 2026
International Women's Day Public holiday

Fri, March 20, 2026
Oraza Bayram Public holiday

Sat, March 21, 2026
Nowruz Bayram Public holiday

Sun, March 22, 2026
Nowruz Bayram Public holiday

Mon, March 23, 2026
Nowruz Bayram Public holiday

Tue, April 07, 2026
World Health Day Observance

Sun, April 26, 2026
Turkmen Horse Festival Observance

Sat, May 09, 2026
Victory Day Observance

Mon, May 18, 2026
Constitution Day Public holiday

Sun, May 24, 2026
Carpet Day Observance

Mon, May 25, 2026
Ashgabat City Day Observance

Wed, May 27, 2026
Kurban Bayramy Public holiday

Thu, May 28, 2026
Kurban Bayramy Holiday Public holiday

Fri, May 29, 2026
Kurban Bayramy Holiday Public holiday

Mon, June 01, 2026
International Children's Day Observance

Wed, June 03, 2026
World Bicycle Day Observance

Fri, June 05, 2026
World Envrionment Day Observance

Fri, June 12, 2026
Science Day Observance

Sat, June 27, 2026
Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art Observance

Tue, September 01, 2026
Day of Students and Knowledge Observance

Sun, September 27, 2026
Independence Day Public holiday

Thu, October 01, 2026
International Day of Older Persons Observance

Tue, October 06, 2026
Memorial Day Public holiday

Sat, October 10, 2026
Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers Observance

Sun, November 01, 2026
Turkmen Alabai Day Observance

Tue, November 03, 2026
Day of Workers of the Construction and Industrial Complex Observance

Sun, November 08, 2026
Harvest Festival Observance

Sat, December 12, 2026
Day of Neutrality Public holiday

Mon, December 14, 2026
Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers Observance

Mon, December 21, 2026
Niyazov Day Observance