New Year Holidays
Nationwide public holiday in Kyrgyzstan · Жаңы жылдык каникулдар
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 January | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 3 January | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 4 January | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 5 January | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 6 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 2 January | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 3 January | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 4 January | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 5 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Kyrgyzstan.
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
Fri 1 Jan – Thu 7 Jan is a 7-day weekend with no leave needed.
Take Friday 8 January off and get 10 days in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Sun 10 Jan).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Bishkek around 2 January: high 8°C (46°F), low -1°C (30°F), rain on 23% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bishkek. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 2 January in Bishkek: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Kyrgyzstan
Thursday, 7 January 2027
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.