New Year's Day is a public holiday in Kazakhstan, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Жаңа жыл. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameЖаңа жыл
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryKZ flag Kazakhstan
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Kazakhstan?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Kazakhstan.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Kazakhstan. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Kazakhstan, New Year's Day is known as "Жаңа жыл".

All Public Holidays in Kazakhstan KZ flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-03-08 International Women's Day Public
2026-03-21 Nauryz Meyramy Public
2026-05-01 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Public
2026-05-07 Defender of the Fatherland Day Public
2026-05-09 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Public
2026-08-30 Constitution Day Public
2026-10-25 Republic Day Public
2026-12-16 Independence Day Public
2026-03-08 International Women's Day Public
2026-03-21 Nauryz Meyramy Public
2026-05-01 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Public
2026-05-07 Defender of the Fatherland Day Public
2026-05-09 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Public
2026-07-06 Capital City Day Public

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