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Azerbaijan public holidays 2028: 17 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2028, Azerbaijan has 17 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on February 26, 2028, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2028

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day—
January 2, 2028SundayNew Year's Day—
January 3, 2028MondayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Substitute day
January 4, 2028TuesdayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Substitute day
February 26, 2028SaturdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
February 27, 2028SundayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
February 28, 2028MondayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)Substitute day
February 29, 2028TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)Substitute day
March 8, 2028WednesdayInternational Women's Day—
March 20, 2028MondayNovruz Holiday—
May 5, 2028FridayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 6, 2028SaturdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 8, 2028MondayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (substitute day)Substitute day
May 9, 2028TuesdayDay of Victory over Fascism—
May 28, 2028SundayRepublic Day—
May 29, 2028MondayRepublic Day (substitute day)Substitute day
June 15, 2028ThursdayNational Salvation Day—
June 26, 2028MondayAzerbaijan Armed Forces Day—
October 18, 2028WednesdayIndependence Day—
November 9, 2028ThursdayFlag Day—
November 12, 2028SundayConstitution Day—
November 17, 2028FridayNational Revival Day—
December 31, 2028SundayInternational Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis—

2028 calendar

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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2028Saturday / January 3, 2028
New Year's DayJanuary 2, 2028Sunday / January 4, 2028
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 26, 2028Saturday / February 28, 2028
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 27, 2028Sunday / February 29, 2028
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 6, 2028Saturday / May 8, 2028
Republic DayMay 28, 2028Sunday / May 29, 2028
Constitution DayNovember 12, 2028Sunday
International Solidarity Day of AzerbaijanisDecember 31, 2028Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2028 – January 4, 20284No leave neededNew Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day)
January 1, 2028 – January 9, 202893New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day)
February 26, 2028 – February 29, 20284No leave neededEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
February 26, 2028 – March 5, 202893End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
March 18, 2028 – March 20, 20283No leave neededNovruz Holiday

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 26, 202811 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 27, 202811 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 5, 202810 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 6, 202810 earlier

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