| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2026-03-09 | International Women's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Spring Festival | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Spring Festival | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Spring Festival (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-18 | Constitution and State Flag Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-09-27 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-09-28 | Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-10-06 | Memorial Day | National |
| 2026-12-12 | International Neutrality Day | National |
How many public holidays does Turkmenistan have in 2026?
Turkmenistan has 13 public holidays in 2026: 10 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 12 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, August, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Turkmenistan's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Turkmenistan 2026
Turkmenistan's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 March: International Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 7 March to Monday 9 March).
- Fri 20 - Mon 23 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (4-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Monday 23 March).
- Sat 16 - Mon 18 May: Constitution and State Flag Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 16 May to Monday 18 May).
- Sat 26 - Mon 28 September: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 26 September to Monday 28 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Turkmenistan 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 9 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for International Women's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Spring Festival (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 September 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Turkmenistan: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Turkmenistan in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Turkmenistan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Turkmenistan (2026)
Our Turkmenistan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is the Chinese Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar. It begins on the new moon between late January and mid February and traditionally runs for fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Public holidays usually cover about a week. Families reunite for the New Year's Eve dinner, exchange red envelopes, set off firecrackers and visit temples. Each year is associated with one of the twelve zodiac animals.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.