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Ashgabat is preparing to host several major international medical events as part of the upcoming exhibition and scientific conference titled “Health, Education, and Sports in the Era of the Revival of a New Epoch of a Powerful State.”
Planned events include:
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The 11th Congress of Cardiologists of Turkic-speaking Countries,
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The International Congress of Central Asian Physiologists,
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The Eurasian Conference of Oncologists.
These forums aim to enhance global collaboration and promote the exchange of best practices in healthcare, science, and education.
Deputy Prime Minister Bahargul Orazdurdiyeva reported on preparations, noting that pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and educational technology developers will also be participating, along with leading specialists from both domestic and international medical and academic communities.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the country’s strategic focus on improving healthcare, sports, and education, and instructed that the upcoming event be held at the highest standard.
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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:
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Five-day workweek — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
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Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
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January 1 — New Year
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March 8 — International Women’s Day
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March 20 — Oraza Bayram
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March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
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May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
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May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
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September 27 — Independence Day
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October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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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.
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