Public Holidays in Tajikistan
Statutory public holidays in Tajikistan, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Tajikistan at a glance
Tajikistan’s public holidays combine Soviet-era dates, Navruz at the spring equinox and Islamic observances. Navruz in March is the biggest celebration and runs for several days.
Several dates are lunar or equinox-based, so the calendar shifts slightly each year.
Tajikistan public holidays 2026
Tajikistan has 12 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Mother's Day | Mar 8Sun | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| International Nowruz Day | Mar 21Sat | National |
| International Nowruz Day | Mar 22Sun | National |
| International Nowruz Day | Mar 23Mon | National |
| International Nowruz Day | Mar 24Tue | National |
| Victory Day | May 9Sat | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
| National Unity Day | Jun 27Sat | National |
| Independence Day | Sep 9Wed | National |
| Constitution Day | Nov 6Fri | National |
Showing 12 of 12 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Tajikistan
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Tajikistan.
Dushanbe
A capital of broad avenues, plane trees and a vast bazaar on the Varzob river.
Khujand
An ancient Silk Road city on the Syr Darya at the mouth of the Fergana valley.
Kulob
A southern city of mausoleums and gardens on the road to the Pamirs.
Bokhtar
A lowland city in the cotton-growing Vakhsh valley.
Khorog
A mountain town on the Panj river, gateway to the Pamir highlands.
Top attractions in Tajikistan
The places that draw most visitors to Tajikistan.
Pamir Mountains
The Roof of the World, with 7,000-metre peaks and high plateaux.
Iskanderkul
A mountain lake named for Alexander, ringed by juniper and peaks.
Fann Mountains
A compact range of alpine lakes and 5,000-metre granite peaks.
Wakhan Valley
A remote corridor between the Pamirs and the Hindu Kush.
Hisor Fortress
A hilltop fortress above a town on the Silk Road west of the capital.
Panj River
A silty river forming the border with Afghanistan and the Pamir Highway route.
Festivals, food and getting around Tajikistan
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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International Women's Day
Falls on Mar 8
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Day off for International Women's Day
Falls on Mar 9
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Eid ul Fitr
Falls on Mar 20
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
Mountain roads dominate; the Pamir Highway is one of the world's great road trips but needs a 4×4 and time.
Travelling around Tajikistan’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Tajikistan tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Tajikistan's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Tajikistan public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Tajikistan have?
Tajikistan has 12 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Tajikistan is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Tajikistan's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Tajikistan typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Tajikistan?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Tajikistan?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Tajikistan
School term dates in Tajikistan
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.