| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | International Nowruz Day | National |
| 2026-03-22 | International Nowruz Day | National |
| 2026-03-23 | International Nowruz Day | National |
| 2026-03-24 | International Nowruz Day | National |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-27 | National Unity Day | National |
| 2026-09-09 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-11-06 | Constitution Day | National |
How many public holidays does Tajikistan have in 2026?
Tajikistan has 12 public holidays in 2026: 12 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 6 November 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, August, October, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Tajikistan's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Tajikistan 2026
Tajikistan's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 20 - Tue 24 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (5-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Tuesday 24 March).
- Fri 6 - Sun 8 November: Constitution Day (3-day weekend, Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November).
Observed and substitute holidays in Tajikistan 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.
In 2026 no public holiday in Tajikistan is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Tajikistan: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Tajikistan (2026)
Our Tajikistan 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.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day honours mothers and maternal figures. The date varies widely: many countries follow the second Sunday in May, the United Kingdom observes Mothering Sunday in Lent, and several Arab countries mark it on the spring equinox. In some nations, including much of Eastern Europe and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday. Families typically give flowers, cards and small gifts, and many people visit their mothers.
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.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.
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.