Holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan are divided into national, state and professional. Their list is approved by law.
National holidays are holidays established to commemorate events of special historical significance that have had a significant impact on the development of Kazakhstan’s statehood. The celebration of national holidays is accompanied by official events in central and local government bodies.
Public holidays – holidays dedicated to events of social and political significance, as well as traditionally celebrated by citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The celebration of public holidays may be accompanied by official events.
Professional and other holidays – holidays that are not endowed with the status of national and state holidays, celebrated by certain categories of citizens.
Days on which national and state holidays are celebrated are non-working days.
Religious holidays Kurban-Ait and Orthodox Christmas are not considered official holidays, but are days off in accordance with Article 84 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OFF IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
The list of state and national holidays is contained in Articles 2 and 3 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan”. The list of holidays (professional holidays) is established by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
| DAYS | HOLIDAY NAME | STATUS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1-2 | New Year | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| Jan. 7 | An Orthodox xmas | Day off | Art. 84 of the Labor Code |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| March 21-23 | Nauryz meiramy | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| 1st of May | Holiday of unity of the people of Kazakhstan | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| May 7 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| 9th May | Victory Day | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| July 6 | Capital Day | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| August 30 | Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| The first day of Eid al-Adha, celebrated according to the Muslim calendar | Kurban Ait | Day off | Art. 84 of the Labor Code |
| December 1 | Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan | State | Art. 3 of the Law “On Holidays” |
| December 16-17 | Independence Day | National | Art. 2 of the Law “On Holidays” |
MATCH WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS
If a weekend and a holiday coincide, the day off is the working day following the holiday.
RESCHEDULING REST DAYS
In order to create favorable conditions for rest and rational use of working time, for example, when one worker falls between a holiday and a day off, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan may issue resolutions on the transfer of rest days from a day off to a work day. Such resolutions are adopted immediately before the relevant holidays and are published in advance in the media.