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 |
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