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New Year's Day1–2 January1–2 January
Orthodox Christmas Day8 January7 January
International Women's Day8 March8 March
Nauryz Holiday21–22 March21–25 March
Unity Day1 May1 May
Defender of the Fatherland Day7 May7 May
Victory Day9 May9 May
Day of the Capital8 July8 July
Kurban Ait16 June8 June
Constitution Day30 August1 September
Republic Day25 October27 October
Independence Day16–17 December16–17 December

* Islamic holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon, and dates can change on the Gregorian calendar. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is carried over to the nearest working day.

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