| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | Additional day off by Presidential decree | Bank |
| 2026-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2026-03-09 | Women's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Nowruz | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Nowruz (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-09 | Day of Memory and Honor | National |
| 2026-05-11 | Day of Memory and Honor (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Additional day off by Presidential decree | Bank |
| 2026-05-29 | Additional day off by Presidential decree | Bank |
| 2026-08-31 | Additional day off by Presidential decree | Bank |
| 2026-09-01 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-10-01 | Teachers and Instructors Day | National |
| 2026-12-08 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-12-31 | Day off (substituted from 12/12/2026) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Uzbekistan have in 2026?
Uzbekistan has 17 public holidays in 2026: 9 national holidays, 4 substitute days, plus 4 bank holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Uzbekistan's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Uzbekistan 2026
Uzbekistan's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 March: 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 9 - Mon 11 May: Day of Memory and Honor (3-day weekend, Saturday 9 May to Monday 11 May).
- Wed 27 - Sun 31 May: Eid al-Adha (estimated) (5-day weekend, Wednesday 27 May to Sunday 31 May).
- Sat 29 August - Tue 1 September: Additional day off by Presidential decree (4-day weekend, Saturday 29 August to Tuesday 1 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Uzbekistan 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 Women's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 23 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Nowruz (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 11 May 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day of Memory and Honor (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 31 December 2026 (Thursday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 12/12/2026), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Uzbekistan: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Uzbekistan (2026)
Our Uzbekistan 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.
Women's Day
Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March as International Women's Day, recognising the achievements of women and campaigning for gender equality. It developed from early twentieth century labour and suffrage movements in Europe and North America and was formally adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries it is a public holiday, and it is traditional to give flowers and small gifts 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.
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.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.