{"country":"Kazakhstan","code":"kz","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/kz.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/kz","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-02","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-07","name":"Orthodox Christmas","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Orthodox Christian)","about":"Christmas as kept on 7 January by Churches that follow the older Julian calendar, on which 25 December falls on 7 January of the Gregorian calendar. In Eritrea it is observed by adherents of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. In Kazakhstan it has been an official holiday since 2007.","at_work":"Welcome to mention, especially among Orthodox Christians. A day off.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-08","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-09","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-21","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-22","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-23","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-24","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-25","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"1 May is Kazakhstan People's Unity Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Unity Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-07","name":"Defender of the Fatherland Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"In Russia, 23 February, which marks the first mass draft into the Red Army in 1918. Kazakhstan celebrates it on 7 May. It is often called Men's Day, and women give small gifts to male relatives and colleagues.","at_work":"Fine to mention. Small gifts for male colleagues are common in Russia. A day off in Russia and Kazakhstan.","what_to_say":"Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-09","name":"Victory Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"9 May remembers the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War, when the German military surrendered in Berlin on 9 May 1945 (Moscow time). It honours those who died and pays tribute to veterans, with flowers and wreaths at war memorials and, in some of these countries, military parades.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect. Solemn as well as festive, so keep wishes simple. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-11","name":"Victory Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"9 May remembers the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War, when the German military surrendered in Berlin on 9 May 1945 (Moscow time). It honours those who died and pays tribute to veterans, with flowers and wreaths at war memorials and, in some of these countries, military parades.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect. Solemn as well as festive, so keep wishes simple. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-27","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-07-06","name":"Capital Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"6 July is Capital City Day. On 6 July 1994 the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan adopted a resolution to transfer the capital from Almaty to Akmola.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Capital Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-25","name":"Republic Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"25 October marks the Declaration on State Sovereignty, which the Kazakh SSR adopted in 1990 while still part of the Soviet Union. Kazakhstan became independent in December 1991. Republic Day was a holiday from 1995 to 2009 and again since 2022.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Republic Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-26","name":"Republic Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"25 October marks the Declaration on State Sovereignty, which the Kazakh SSR adopted in 1990 while still part of the Soviet Union. Kazakhstan became independent in December 1991. Republic Day was a holiday from 1995 to 2009 and again since 2022.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Republic Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-16","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 16 December 1991, when Kazakhstan passed its Constitutional Law on independence, the last country to declare independence from the Soviet Union.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-02","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-04","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-07","name":"Orthodox Christmas","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Orthodox Christian)","about":"Christmas as kept on 7 January by Churches that follow the older Julian calendar, on which 25 December falls on 7 January of the Gregorian calendar. In Eritrea it is observed by adherents of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. In Kazakhstan it has been an official holiday since 2007.","at_work":"Welcome to mention, especially among Orthodox Christians. A day off.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-08","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-15","name":"Constitution Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"15 March is listed as Constitution Day, a public holiday in Kazakhstan.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-21","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-22","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-23","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-24","name":"Nowruz Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nauryz, on 21–23 March, is originally the Persian New Year and is traditionally a springtime holiday marking the beginning of a new year.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Nauryz!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"1 May is Kazakhstan People's Unity Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Unity Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-03","name":"Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"1 May is Kazakhstan People's Unity Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Unity Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-07","name":"Defender of the Fatherland Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"In Russia, 23 February, which marks the first mass draft into the Red Army in 1918. Kazakhstan celebrates it on 7 May. It is often called Men's Day, and women give small gifts to male relatives and colleagues.","at_work":"Fine to mention. Small gifts for male colleagues are common in Russia. A day off in Russia and Kazakhstan.","what_to_say":"Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-09","name":"Victory Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"9 May remembers the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War, when the German military surrendered in Berlin on 9 May 1945 (Moscow time). It honours those who died and pays tribute to veterans, with flowers and wreaths at war memorials and, in some of these countries, military parades.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect. Solemn as well as festive, so keep wishes simple. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-10","name":"Victory Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National (remembrance)","about":"9 May remembers the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War, when the German military surrendered in Berlin on 9 May 1945 (Moscow time). It honours those who died and pays tribute to veterans, with flowers and wreaths at war memorials and, in some of these countries, military parades.","at_work":"Fine to mention, with respect. Solemn as well as festive, so keep wishes simple. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with you.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-16","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-07-06","name":"Capital Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"6 July is Capital City Day. On 6 July 1994 the Supreme Council of Kazakhstan adopted a resolution to transfer the capital from Almaty to Akmola.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Capital Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-10-25","name":"Republic Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"25 October marks the Declaration on State Sovereignty, which the Kazakh SSR adopted in 1990 while still part of the Soviet Union. Kazakhstan became independent in December 1991. Republic Day was a holiday from 1995 to 2009 and again since 2022.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Republic Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-16","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 16 December 1991, when Kazakhstan passed its Constitutional Law on independence, the last country to declare independence from the Soviet Union.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}}],"moved_between_years":[{"name":"Eid al-Adha","from":"2026-05-27","to":"2027-05-16","from_iso_week":"2026-W22","to_iso_week":"2027-W19","calendar_days":-11,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":false}],"working_days":{"2026":{"total":247,"months":{"January":19,"February":20,"March":18,"April":22,"May":17,"June":22,"July":22,"August":21,"September":22,"October":21,"November":21,"December":22},"quarters":{"Q1":57,"Q2":61,"Q3":65,"Q4":64}},"2027":{"total":247,"months":{"January":18,"February":20,"March":18,"April":22,"May":18,"June":22,"July":21,"August":22,"September":22,"October":20,"November":22,"December":22},"quarters":{"Q1":56,"Q2":62,"Q3":65,"Q4":64}}},"source":"TimeBento","built_on":"2026-11-04"}