Public Holidays in Azerbaijan 2026
Official national and non-working holidays for 2026
Azerbaijan combines fixed state holidays with multi-day Novruz and Muslim religious holidays. The official production calendar can also create substitute rest days when public holidays overlap with weekends or with each other.
Azerbaijan Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 20 | Tuesday | National Mourning Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women's Day substitute holiday Observed |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Novruz Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Novruz Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Ramadan Holiday |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Novruz Holiday |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Novruz Holiday |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Novruz Holiday |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory over Fascism Day |
| May 11 | Monday | Victory Day substitute holiday Observed |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Qurban Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Qurban Holiday / Independence Day |
| May 29 | Friday | Holiday substitute day Observed |
| Jun 15 | Monday | National Salvation Day |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Armed Forces Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Victory Day |
| Nov 9 | Monday | State Flag Day |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Holiday substitute day Observed |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day |
* 2027 dates marked with an asterisk are provisional and should be checked against the final official annual calendar. The 2026 dates follow Azerbaijan’s published production calendar. Observed tags identify additional rest days created by holiday and weekend rules.
Novruz and the Annual Work Calendar 2026
Novruz is one of Azerbaijan’s most important holiday periods and is observed across several days in March. The annual production calendar is especially important because it sets additional rest days when statutory holidays overlap.
Holiday Rules in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan uses statutory non-working holidays and an annual government production calendar. When holidays coincide with weekends or overlap, additional rest days may be assigned. Muslim holiday dates are officially declared each year.
Azerbaijan Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Novruz is a multi-day public holiday period in March.
- Ramadan and Qurban dates are set annually and can vary from preliminary calendar estimates.
- The production calendar may add substitute rest days after weekend overlaps.
- National Mourning Day is observed on 20 January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Novruz a public holiday in Azerbaijan?
Yes. Novruz is a major national holiday and is observed over several non-working days.
Are Eid dates fixed years in advance?
No. Ramadan and Qurban holiday dates are confirmed annually and should be rechecked before travel or payroll planning.
Does Azerbaijan use substitute holidays?
Yes. The annual production calendar can assign additional rest days when holidays overlap with weekends or other holidays.
When is Azerbaijan Independence Day?
Independence Day is observed on 28 May.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 non-working-day calendar under the Labour Code and Cabinet decision.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.