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10 Oct. 06:44

Ashgabat Hosts International Forum on Healthcare, Education, and Sports

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Ashgabat has become the venue for a major international event focused on the advancement of healthcare, education, and sports. Held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, the forum coincides with the national Day of Healthcare Workers and has gathered professionals and businesses from around the world.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov opened the event with a message emphasizing that the well-being, health, and prosperity of the people remain the central goals of national policy.

The forum showcases the country’s progress in healthcare: new facilities are under construction, including a pediatric center, an oncology institute, and a dental clinic in Ashgabat. Meanwhile, the city of Arkadag is expanding its medical cluster, and new diagnostic centers are being built across the regions.

Innovation plays a key role — telemedicine, digital consultations, and expanded international partnerships with WHO and leading institutions have become integral parts of the system. The "Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment" company has launched production of eco-friendly medical goods using local raw materials.

The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Foundation continues to support children in need of medical care.

Educational reforms include a shift to a 12-year school system, digital learning tools, and the construction of modern academic complexes. Turkmenistan is also gaining recognition as a sporting nation, with international backing through UN and CIS resolutions.

Scientific events are being held alongside the exhibition, such as cardiology, physiology, and oncology congresses for experts from Eurasian and Turkic-speaking nations — offering a platform for collaboration and dialogue.

Running through October 12, the exhibition presents the latest medical technologies, educational tools, and sports innovations, reflecting Turkmenistan’s commitment to improving public health and well-being.

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24 Dec. 08:00

Official Days Off in Turkmenistan in 2026

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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.

Workweek formats are as follows:

  • Five-day workweek — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours

The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:

  • January 1 — New Year

  • March 8 — International Women’s Day

  • March 20 — Oraza Bayram

  • March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday

  • May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan

  • May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram

  • September 27 — Independence Day

  • October 6 — Day of Remembrance

  • December 12 — International Neutrality Day

On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.