Kyrgyzstan Public Holidays 2026
When banks, offices, and transport slow down — and when the country celebrates. Official Ministry of Labour calendar.
Official public & non-working days
Plan cash, bookings, and border crossings around these dates — services thin out and prices around Nooruz and the May break can rise.
- Jan 1New YearPublic holiday
New Year break commonly runs Jan 1–7.
- Jan 7Orthodox ChristmasPublic holiday
- Feb 23Defender of the Fatherland DayShortened day
Shortened working day.
- Mar 8International Women's DayPublic holiday
- Mar 20Orozo Ait (Eid al-Fitr)Religious (lunar)
Lunar date — approximate; confirm closer to the time.
- Mar 21Nooruz (Spring/New Year festival)Public holiday
The biggest spring celebration — expect festivities and closures.
- Apr 7People's April Revolution DayShortened day
Shortened working day.
- May 1Labour DayPublic holiday
May break often extends May 1–8.
- May 5Constitution DayPublic holiday
- May 9Victory DayPublic holiday
- May 27Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha)Religious (lunar)
Lunar date — approximate; confirm closer to the time.
- Aug 31Independence DayPublic holiday
- Nov 7–8Days of History & Ancestral MemoryPublic holiday
Verify with official sources
Dates from the Ministry of Labour production calendar; Islamic holidays are lunar and approximate. Checked July 2026; rules and advisories change — always confirm on the official page before you travel.
Holidays FAQ
When is Nooruz in Kyrgyzstan?+
Nooruz, the spring new-year festival and one of the biggest celebrations of the year, is on 21 March 2026. Expect festivities, and many businesses and offices to close.
When is Kyrgyzstan Independence Day?+
Independence Day is 31 August 2026, marking independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Do shops and banks close on public holidays?+
On non-working public holidays, most banks, government offices, and many shops close, and public transport can run reduced schedules. Plan cash withdrawals and border crossings around these dates.
When are Orozo Ait and Kurman Ait in 2026?+
These Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar, so exact dates are confirmed closer to the time — approximately 20 March (Orozo Ait) and 27 May (Kurman Ait) in 2026. Verify nearer your trip.