Azerbaijan public holidays 2026
In 2026, Azerbaijan has 21 public holidays – 17 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Azerbaijan 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/02/2026 | Friday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 03/08/2026 | Sunday | International Women's DayInternational day for women’s rights and gender equality. |
| 03/09/2026 | Monday | International Women's Day (substitute day) |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | Spring Festival |
| 03/21/2026 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 03/23/2026 | Monday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day) |
| 05/09/2026 | Saturday | Day of Victory over Fascism |
| 05/11/2026 | Monday | Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day) |
| 05/27/2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 05/28/2026 | Thursday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 05/28/2026 | Thursday | Republic Day |
| 06/15/2026 | Monday | National Salvation Day |
| 06/26/2026 | Friday | Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day |
| 10/18/2026 | Sunday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 10/19/2026 | Monday | Independence Day (substitute day) |
| 11/09/2026 | Monday | Flag Day |
| 11/12/2026 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| 11/17/2026 | Tuesday | National Revival Day |
| 12/31/2026 | Thursday | International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Azerbaijan in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07 – 03/15/2026 | International Women's Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 03/14 – 03/23/2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | 4 | 10 |
| 05/09 – 05/17/2026 | Day of Victory over Fascism (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 05/27 – 05/31/2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | 1 | 5 |
| 06/13 – 06/21/2026 | National Salvation Day | 4 | 9 |
| 06/20 – 06/28/2026 | Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day | 4 | 9 |
| 10/17 – 10/25/2026 | Independence Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 11/07 – 11/12/2026 | Flag Day | 2 | 6 |
| 11/12 – 11/15/2026 | Constitution Day | 1 | 4 |
| 11/14 – 11/17/2026 | National Revival Day | 1 | 4 |
| 12/31 – 01/03/2027 | International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis | 1 | 4 |
Azerbaijan 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 21
- on weekdays
- 17
- on weekends
- 4
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 17
- Working days (Azerbaijan)
- 244
Other observances 2026
| 01/20/2026 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Azerbaijan have in 2026?
Azerbaijan has 21 public holidays in 2026. 17 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Azerbaijan?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Azerbaijan is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Azerbaijan in 2026?
We found 11 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is May 27, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 17 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 17 in 2025.
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