Public holidays
Tajikistan: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (12 days off) and 12 in 2027 (12 days off), with 254 working days in 2026 and 254 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Sunday 8 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Mother's Day | Yes |
| Friday 20 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Saturday 21 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Sunday 22 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Monday 23 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Saturday 9 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Victory Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Saturday 27 June 2026 | 2026-W26 | National Unity Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 2026-W37 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 6 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Mother's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 9 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Eid al-Fitr | Yes |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 | 2027-W11 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 23 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 24 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | International Nowruz Day | Yes |
| Sunday 9 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Victory Day | Yes |
| Sunday 16 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Eid al-Adha | Yes |
| Sunday 27 June 2027 | 2027-W25 | National Unity Day | Yes |
| Thursday 9 September 2027 | 2027-W36 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 6 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday 20 March 2026 | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | −11 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday 27 May 2026 | Sunday 16 May 2027 | −11 days |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 19 | 18 | −1 |
| April | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| December | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Q1 | 60 | 58 | −2 |
| Q2 | 64 | 65 | +1 |
| Q3 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Q4 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| Year | 254 | 254 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
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.
A day to honour mothers. The date differs by country: in the United States it is the second Sunday of May, in Lithuania the first Sunday of May, in Latvia and Samoa the second Sunday of May, and in Madagascar the last Sunday of May. Other countries tie it to another day: Costa Rica to 15 August (the Assumption of Mary), Panama to 8 December (the Immaculate Conception), Syria to the spring equinox, and Georgia to 3 March. Tajikistan celebrates it on 8 March, with International Women's Day.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Check which day the colleague celebrates, since it is not the same everywhere; the card shows the date.
Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.
Nowruz, the spring new year, is a four-day holiday in Tajikistan, on 21–24 March.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.
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.
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.
27 June is National Unity Day, a public holiday in Tajikistan.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Marks 9 September 1991, when Tajikistan declared independence from the Soviet Union.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
Marks 6 November 1994, when Tajikistan adopted its constitution.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
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