Heroes Day
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Wednesday may 8, 2024
Culture :
Victory Day
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Thursday may 9, 2024
Culture :
State Flag and Constitution Day
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Saturday may 18, 2024
Secular holiday : On 18 May, 1992 Turkmenistan adopted its constitution, and proclaimed itself a secular and democratic state, with a president for life.
This day also commemorates the establishment of the flag of Turkmenistan following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The flag represents freedom for Turkmens and marks the commencement of the nation’s independence.
Carpet Day
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Sunday may 26, 2024
Culture : Festivities in honor of Turkmen Carpet Day, celebration of best masters of carpet weaving and concerts are held all over the country
Eid-ul-Adha - Sacrifice Day - Tabaski - Id-el-Kabir (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday june 17, 2024
Muslim, Sufi : The second main celebration of Islam. It celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims make their annual pilgrimage, or the Hajj , to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. Paid holiday when falling on Friday or Saturday
End of school year
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Friday june 21, 2024
School holidays :
Day of Turkmen Cultural Workers
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Thursday june 27, 2024
Culture :
Harvest festival
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Sunday july 21, 2024
Culture : Galla Bayramy (celebration of the wheat harvest)
International Children's Festival
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Friday august 2, 2024
Culture : Lasts 1 week - in Geoktere resort area please check dates: http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm
Melon Day
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Sunday august 11, 2024
Culture : Tribute to the approximately 1,100 different sorts of melons that grow in the country
Beginning of school year
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Monday september 2, 2024
School holidays :
Independence Day
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Friday september 27, 2024
Secular holiday : From 2018 onwards
1948 Earthquake Remembrance
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Monday october 7, 2024
Secular holiday : Tribute to the victims of the 1948 earthquake of 1948. UNESCO recognized the earthquake in Ashgabat to be one of the most destructive natural disasters of the 20th century. According to official reports thirty thousand people died as a result of the tragedy.
Fall holiday (beginning)
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Friday november 1, 2024
School holidays :
Health Day
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Saturday november 2, 2024
Culture :
Fall holiday (end)
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Monday november 11, 2024
School holidays :
Harvest festival
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Sunday november 24, 2024
Culture :