Public holidays in Kazakhstan, 2026
15 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Kazakhstan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 15 March | Constitution Day | Sunday |
| 21 March | Nauryz | Saturday |
| 22 March | Nauryz | Sunday |
| 23 March | Nauryz | Monday |
| 1 May | People's Unity Day | Friday |
| 7 May | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Thursday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Saturday |
| 27 May | Eid al-Adha | Wednesday |
| 6 July | Capital City Day | Monday |
| 25 October | Republic Day | Sunday |
| 16 December | Independence Day | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Kazakhstan have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Kazakhstan?
Independence Day, on Wednesday 16 December 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.