Public holidays in Azerbaijan, 2026
17 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Azerbaijan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Flag Day on Monday 9 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 20 March | Spring Festival | Friday |
| 21 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Saturday |
| 9 May | Day of Victory over Fascism | Saturday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 28 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Thursday |
| 28 May | Republic Day | Thursday |
| 15 June | National Salvation Day | Monday |
| 26 June | Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day | Friday |
| 18 October | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 9 November | Flag Day | Monday |
| 12 November | Constitution Day | Thursday |
| 17 November | National Revival Day | Tuesday |
| 31 December | International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Azerbaijan have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Azerbaijan?
Flag Day, on Monday 9 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.