Nowruz Holiday
Nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan · Наурыз мейрамы
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 March | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 22 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 23 March | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 24 March | Tuesday | Nowruz Holiday (observed) Observed day off for Nowruz Holiday (Mon 23 Mar) |
| 2026 | 25 March | Wednesday | Nowruz Holiday (observed) Observed day off for Nowruz Holiday (Mon 23 Mar) |
| 2027 | 21 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 22 March | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 23 March | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 24 March | Wednesday | Nowruz Holiday (observed) Observed day off for Nowruz Holiday (Tue 23 Mar) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Kazakhstan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 20 Mar – Wed 24 Mar is a 5-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Nur-Sultan around 21 March: high -1°C (30°F), low -11°C (13°F), rain on 19% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Nur-Sultan. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 21 March in Nur-Sultan: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.