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Today, a new session of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan began in the capital's Maslahat Köşgi Palace. The meeting is being held under the leadership of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, according to the TDH news agency.
The agenda includes key issues aimed at improving the well-being of citizens and advancing the country’s socio-economic development.
Participants in the session include:
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Deputy chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers,
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Members of the Mejlis (Parliament),
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Heads of ministries and government agencies,
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Representatives of political parties, public organizations, and the media,
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Provincial, district, and city governors (hyakims),
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Members of local Halk Maslahaty councils,
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Honored elders and civil society representatives.
The session serves as an important platform for discussing and adopting strategic decisions in state policy.
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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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