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The final stage of a creative competition among female employees of Turkmenistan’s banking sector took place at the Center for Public Organizations. The event brought together finalists who had previously excelled in earlier rounds.
During the first stage, participants spoke about achievements in the country’s banking industry and shared their contributions under the State Program for the Development of Turkmenistan’s Banking System (2011–2030).
The second stage involved artistic performances — singing, reciting poetry, or performing traditional epic songs. In the final round, contestants prepared festive tables, presenting and describing the preparation of national dishes.
According to the competition results:
3rd place went to participants from Ahal and Lebap regions and the city of Arkadag;
2nd place was awarded to representatives from Balkan region and Ashgabat;
1st place went to participants from Mary region;
The Grand Prize was awarded to a contestant from Dashoguz region.
All winners received honorary certificates and valuable gifts.
The event concluded with lively musical performances by pop artists.
The competition was organized by the Central Bank of Turkmenistan, the Central Council of the Women’s Union, and the National Trade Unions Center of Turkmenistan, in honor of the International Year of Peace and Trust, the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality, and the 32nd anniversary of the national manat’s introduction.
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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.
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