There are nine public holidays in Uzbekistan in 2024, two of which fall on weekends: Independence Day and Constitution Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2024, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
International Women's Day
The holiday is one of the most important days to recognize the achievements made by women and to raise awareness about women's equality. It is observed on March 8, 2024.
Nowruz
Nowruz is also known as the Iranian New Year or Persian New Year. It is the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. The holiday falls on March 21, 2024.
Eid al-Fitr
This is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, on April 10, 2024.
Victory Day
Victory Day is observed on May 9, 2024, and it commemorates the anniversary of when the German Instrument of Surrender was signed. It was a legal document that effected the extinction of Nazi Germany and ended World War II in Europe.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 17, 2024, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Uzbekistan, and it is observed on September 1, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Teachers' Day
Teachers' Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Uzbekistan, and it is observed on October 1, 2024. The holiday is a day in honor of the teachers' contributions to society, and also a day for students to show their appreciation to teachers.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Uzbekistan, and it is observed on December 8, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted on this day in 1992.
The following is the list of public holidays in Uzbekistan 2024.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 21, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 10, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | May 09, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Sep 01, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Teachers' Day | Oct 01, 2024 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | Dec 08, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Uzbekistan in 2024.