Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Kyrgyzstan

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Kyrgyzstan's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Kyrgyzstan

Saturday 7 NovemberDays of History and Commemoration of Ancestors
Friday 1 January 2027New Year · Жаңы жыл
Thursday 7 January 2027Orthodox Christmas · Рождество
Tuesday 23 February 2027Fatherland Defender's Day · Ата Мекенди коргоочулар күнү
Sunday 21 March 2027Nooruz · Нооруз
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Эмгек күнү
Wednesday 5 May 2027Constitution Day · Конституция күнү
Sunday 9 May 2027Victory Day · Жеңиш күнү
Tuesday 31 August 2027Independence Day · Көз карандысыздык күнү

All 2026 holidays in Kyrgyzstan

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year · Жаңы жыл
Wednesday 7 JanuaryOrthodox Christmas · Рождество
Monday 23 FebruaryFatherland Defender's Day · Ата Мекенди коргоочулар күнү
Sunday 8 MarchInternational Women's Day
Friday 20 MarchOrozo Ait (Eid al-Fitr) · Орозо айт
Saturday 21 MarchNooruz · Нооруз
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Эмгек күнү
Tuesday 5 MayConstitution Day · Конституция күнү
Saturday 9 MayVictory Day · Жеңиш күнү
Wednesday 27 MayKurman Ait (Eid al-Adha) · Курман айт
Monday 31 AugustIndependence Day · Көз карандысыздык күнү
Saturday 7 NovemberDays of History and Commemoration of Ancestors

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Kyrgyzstan

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Kyrgyzstan?

Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors — Saturday 7 November.

How many public holidays does Kyrgyzstan have?

Kyrgyzstan has 12 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Kyrgyzstan?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Kyrgyzstan during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in Kyrgyzstan?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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