There are 13 public holidays with 14 days in Kyrgyzstan in 2023, and two days fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Orthodox Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends. It is celebrated on January 7, 2023.
Homeland Defender's Day
Homeland Defender's Day celebrates those who are and were serving in the armed forces defending the peace of the country. The celebration was related to two events: the mass draft into the Red Army on February 17, 1918, and the Red Army establishment on February 18, 1918. It falls on February 23, 2023.
International Women's Day
The holiday is one of the most important days to recognize women's achievements and raise awareness about women's equality. It is observed on March 8, 2023.
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, 2023.
People's April Revolution Day
People's April Revolution Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, and it is observed on April 7, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the People's April Revolution in 2010.
Orozo Ait
Orozo Ait, also known as Eid al-Fitr, 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. The holiday falls on April 21, 2023.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, and it is observed on May 5, 2023. The holiday commemorates when the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan was first adopted in 1993.
Victory Day
Victory Day is observed on May 09, 2023, and commemorates the anniversary of the German Instrument of Surrender signing. It was a legal document that effected the extinction of Nazi Germany and ended World War II in Europe.
Kurman Ait
Kurman Ait, also known as Eid al-Adha, or festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. It honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. It falls on June 28, 2023.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, and it is observed on August 31, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Kyrgyzstan achieved its independence in 1991.
Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors
Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors are public holidays in Kyrgyzstan, observed on November 7 and 8, 2023. Kyrgyzstan achieved independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union; however, Kyrgyzstan traditionally celebrated November 7 as the anniversary of the October Revolution. In 2017, the government changed the holiday to the Days of History and Memory of Ancestors in memory of the liberation struggle in 1916.
The following is the list of public holidays in Kyrgyzstan 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Jan 07, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Orthodox Christmas Holiday | Jan 09, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Homeland Defender's Day | Feb 23, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 21, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| People's April Revolution Day | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Orozo Ait | Apr 21, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | May 05, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | May 09, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Kurman Ait | Jun 28, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Aug 31, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors | Nov 07, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors | Nov 08, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Kyrgyzstan in 2023.