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.