Womens' Day
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Friday march 8, 2024
Secular holiday : Was discontinued in 2001 and reestablished in 2008
Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Monday march 11, 2024
cards/flowers :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday march 20, 2024
School holidays :
Nowruz
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Thursday march 21, 2024
Zoroastrian : Naw Ruz--Zoroastrian New Year and celebration of Righteousness Divine Spirit Asha Vahishta, creator of fire. Feast of Ahura Mazda, Spring Equinox Also spelled Newroz, Nauruz, Nauryz, Noe-Rooz, Nawroz, Norooz, Noruz, Novruz (in Azerbaijan and Turkey), Noh Ruz, Nauroz, Nav-roze, Navroz, Naw-Rúz, Nevruz, Sultan Nevruz, Наврӯз, Navruz, or Nowrouz [Wikipedia]
Noruz
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Friday march 22, 2024
Zoroastrian : Naw Ruz--Zoroastrian New Year and celebration of Righteousness Divine Spirit Asha Vahishta, creator of fire. Feast of Ahura Mazda, Spring Equinox
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday march 25, 2024
School holidays :
End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)
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Wednesday april 10, 2024
Secular holiday :
Day of the Alabai
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Sunday april 28, 2024
Secular holiday : The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty.
It is a large breed of dog recognized by FCI as a Molossoid type dog breed of Soviet-era origin under Russian patronage. from 2021
Horse Festival
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Sunday april 28, 2024
Culture : Ahalteke horses, often called royal horses , boast centuries-old history. Ancient historians and poets wrote about matchless beauty of the Central Asian horses, known as Nissei's horses, starting from VII-VI centuries BC. According to the hypothesis, this name derives from the ancient Parthian capital, Nissa. Afterwards, they were better known as Ahalteke horses. Ahal stood for the name of the oasis and Teke was the name of a Turkmen tribe which had long bred these horses. The state emblem of Turkmenistan carries the profile of the beautiful Ahalteke horse, Yanardag, the 1999 world breed champion.
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