{"country":"Turkmenistan","code":"tm","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/tm.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/tm","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":"2026-03-08","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. 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During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-03-21","name":"Spring Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nowruz, the spring new year, is celebrated on 21–22 March in Turkmenistan.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-22","name":"Spring Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nowruz, the spring new year, is celebrated on 21–22 March in Turkmenistan.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2026-03-23","name":"Spring Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nowruz, the spring new year, is celebrated on 21–22 March in Turkmenistan.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2026-05-18","name":"Constitution and State Flag Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"18 May is State Flag and Constitution Day, one of Turkmenistan's main public holidays.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","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":"2026-09-27","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"27 September is Independence Day in Turkmenistan, marked by a parade. Turkmenistan declared its independence on 27 October 1991, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-09-28","name":"Non-working day","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-09-29","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"27 September is Independence Day in Turkmenistan, marked by a parade. Turkmenistan declared its independence on 27 October 1991, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-06","name":"Memorial Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"6 October is the Day of Remembrance in Turkmenistan. The 1948 Ashgabat earthquake struck on 6 October.","at_work":"A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering this day with respect.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-12","name":"International Neutrality Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"12 December is the Day of Neutrality. Turkmenistan's declaration of permanent neutrality was formally recognised by the United Nations in 1995.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","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":"2027-03-08","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":"2027-03-09","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. 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A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-22","name":"Spring Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nowruz, the spring new year, is celebrated on 21–22 March in Turkmenistan.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"date":"2027-03-23","name":"Spring Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"Nowruz, the spring new year, is celebrated on 21–22 March in Turkmenistan.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nowruz!","usual":{"days":"2 days"}},{"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. 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A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-13","name":"International Neutrality Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"12 December is the Day of Neutrality. Turkmenistan's declaration of permanent neutrality was formally recognised by the United Nations in 1995.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. 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