There are 13 public holidays in the Republic of Tajikistan in 2024, three of which fall on weekends.
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 lasts four days from March 21 to March 24, 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. The holiday falls on April 9, 2024.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2024, 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.
Victory Day
Victory Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Tajikistan, observed on May 9, 2024. The holiday 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 16, 2024, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
National Unity Day
National Unity Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Tajikistan on June 27, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the Civil War ended in 1997.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Tajikistan, observed on September 9, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Tajikistan achieved its independence in 1991.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Tajikistan, observed on November 6, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Constitution of Tajikistan was adopted in 1994.
The following is the list of public holidays in Tajikistan 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 |
| Nowruz | Mar 22, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 23, 2024 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz | Mar 24, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Nowruz Holiday | Mar 25, 2024 | Monday | Observed |
| Nowruz Holiday | Mar 26, 2024 | Tuesday | Observed |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 09, 2024 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Victory Day | May 09, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 16, 2024 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Observed |
| National Unity Day | Jun 27, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Sep 09, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | Nov 06, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in the Republic of Tajikistan in 2024.
