Almaty Region Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Almaty Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Almaty Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Almaty Region?

Almaty Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Kazakhstan nationally, since Almaty Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Almaty Region, Kazakhstan? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Almaty Region.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Almaty Region observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Almaty Region, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Republic Day (Respublika Kuni) on October 25) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

This is Kazakhstan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Kazakhstan's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Almaty Region and the rest of Kazakhstan, not a separate Almaty Region-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Almaty Region

These are Kazakhstan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Kazakhstan's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Kazakhstan, including Almaty Region. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Republic Day (Respublika Kuni)	October 25	National Holiday	Full National Closure	primeminister.kz
Independence Day (Tawelsizdik Kuni)	December 16	National Holiday	Full National Closure	primeminister.kz

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Almaty Region

Public holiday schedules in Almaty Region combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Almaty Region observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Almaty Region, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Almaty Region's capital, Qonayev observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Almaty Region.

Frequently Asked Questions — Almaty Region Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Almaty Region?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Almaty Region mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Almaty Region?

Almaty Region observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Kazakhstan nationally, since Almaty Region doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Almaty Region?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Almaty Region.

Do public holidays in Almaty Region differ from the rest of Kazakhstan?

No — public holidays in Kazakhstan are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Almaty Region observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Almaty Region-specific reference, not because Almaty Region has its own separate holiday list.

Does Qonayev, Almaty Region's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Qonayev observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Almaty Region and Kazakhstan. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Almaty Region's public holiday dates?

Almaty Region's public holidays are mandated by Kazakhstan's national statutory framework, published via primeminister.kz — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.