In March, Kazakhstan traditionally celebrates International Women’s Day and Nauryz Meyrami. In 2026, both holidays fall on weekends, resulting in two shortened workweeks and extended days off.
There will be a total of 18 working days in March 2026.
Days off for March 8
In 2026, March 8 falls on a Sunday. The day off is moved in accordance with the holiday schedule, making part of the week shorter.
For a five-day workweek:
• March 7, 8 and 9 — days off.
For a six-day workweek:
• March 8 and 9 — days off.
Nauryz: extended break at the end of the month
The official Nauryz holidays are March 21, 22 and 23. In 2026, March 21 and 22 fall on Saturday and Sunday, so additional days off are granted.
For a five-day workweek:
• March 21 (Saturday) — public holiday
• March 22 (Sunday) — public holiday
• March 23 (Monday) — public holiday
• March 24 (Tuesday) — day off (moved)
• March 25 (Wednesday) — day off (moved)
For a six-day workweek:
• March 21 (Saturday) — public holiday
• March 22 (Sunday) — public holiday
• March 23 (Monday) — public holiday
• March 24 (Tuesday) — day off (moved)
See the full calendar of public holidays and days off for 2026 here.