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Azerbaijan public holidays 2026: 17 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2026, Azerbaijan has 17 public holidays: 13 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and March is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 17Public holidays
  • 13On weekdays
  • 246Working days in year
  • 10Longest break (days)
  • MarchBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year's Day—
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day—
March 9, 2026MondayInternational Women's Day (substitute day)Substitute day
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
March 20, 2026FridayNovruz Holiday—
March 21, 2026SaturdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
March 23, 2026MondayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)Substitute day
May 9, 2026SaturdayDay of Victory over Fascism—
May 11, 2026MondayDay of Victory over Fascism (substitute day)Substitute day
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 28, 2026ThursdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 28, 2026ThursdayRepublic Day—
June 15, 2026MondayNational Salvation Day—
June 26, 2026FridayAzerbaijan Armed Forces Day—
October 18, 2026SundayIndependence Day—
October 19, 2026MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)Substitute day
November 9, 2026MondayFlag Day—
November 12, 2026ThursdayConstitution Day—
November 17, 2026TuesdayNational Revival Day—
December 31, 2026ThursdayInternational Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis—

2026 calendar

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  • Weekend
  • Substitute day
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May 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
International Women's DayMarch 8, 2026Sunday / March 9, 2026
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 21, 2026Saturday / March 23, 2026
Day of Victory over FascismMay 9, 2026Saturday / May 11, 2026
Independence DayOctober 18, 2026Sunday / October 19, 2026

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 20264No leave neededNew Year's Day
December 28, 2025 – January 4, 202683New Year's Day
March 20, 2026 – March 23, 20264No leave neededEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Novruz Holiday, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
March 14, 2026 – March 23, 2026104End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Novruz Holiday, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
May 9, 2026 – May 11, 20263No leave neededDay of Victory over Fascism, Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 21, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 28, 202610 earlier

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