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New Year's Day
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Kazakhstan · 2026
Kazakhstan public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Kazakhstan for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Sunday | International Women's Day | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Nauryz Meyramy | |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Nauryz Meyramy | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Monday | Nauryz Meyramy | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Kazakhstan People's Unity Day | |
| 7 May 2026 | Thursday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday | Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day | |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Monday | Capital City Day | |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Constitution Day | |
| 25 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Republic Day | |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Kazakhstan People's Unity Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Defender of the Fatherland Day
7 May 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Nauryz Meyramy
21–23 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day
9–10 May 2026
2 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Capital City Day
4–6 Jul 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Kazakhstan have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.