Kazakhstan Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Kazakhstan in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
Kazakhstan Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | First day of the new year |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | New Year Holiday | Second New Year holiday day |
| Jan 4 | Monday | New Year Holiday (observed) | Calculated weekend replacement; additional transfers subject to government decisions |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Celebrated by Orthodox Christian community |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | — |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Constitution Day | New Constitution adopted on 15 March 2026; effective 1 July 2026 |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Navruz | Persian New Year / Spring Festival (day 1) |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Navruz | Persian New Year / Spring Festival (day 2) |
| Mar 23 | Tuesday | Navruz | Persian New Year / Spring Festival (day 3) |
| Mar 24 | Wednesday | Nauryz (observed) | Calculated weekend replacement; additional transfers subject to government decisions |
| May 1 | Saturday | Kazakhstan People's Solidarity Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 3 | Monday | People's Unity Day (observed) | Calculated weekend replacement; additional transfers subject to government decisions |
| May 7 | Friday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Honors military and defenders of Kazakhstan |
| May 9 | Sunday | Victory Day | Commemoration of World War II victory |
| May 10 | Monday | Victory Day (observed) | Calculated weekend replacement; additional transfers subject to government decisions |
| May 17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha | Tentative Eid al-Adha date; subject to confirmation |
| Jul 6 | Tuesday | Capital Day | Celebrates Astana (Nur-Sultan) as the capital city |
| Oct 25 | Monday | Republic Day | National holiday restored in 2022 |
| Dec 16 | Thursday | Independence Day | Declaration of independence from the Soviet Union, 1991 (day 1) |
* Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates are estimates based on Islamic lunar calendar calculations. Official dates are confirmed by the government following moon sighting. Last updated: 2026-10-03.
Holiday calendar coverage
The new Constitution moves Constitution Day to 15 March. Republic Day is 25 October; First President Day and 17 December are not current public holidays. Eid and additional transfers still require local confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 19 distinct dates for 2027. The new Constitution moves Constitution Day to 15 March. Republic Day is 25 October; First President Day and 17 December are not current public holidays. Eid and additional transfers still require local confirmation.
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Independence Day is December 16, 2027. December 17 is not a statutory public holiday under the current rules.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Almaty timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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