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On October 21, 2025, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, visited the city of Arkadag to review preparations for the upcoming nationwide tree planting event.
He emphasized that this annual campaign has become a meaningful tradition that contributes to improving the country’s ecological environment. Special attention was given to selecting tree species well-suited to local soil and climate conditions — particularly those that remain green year-round and are resilient to both heat and cold.
Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag City, Dovletgeldi Orazov, and Mayor of Arkadag, Gulshat Mammedova, reported on the current state of preparations. They proposed the mass planting of Turkmen juniper trees cultivated by local horticulturists.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov supported the proposal and gave guidance on ensuring proper agronomic care after planting. The Turkmen juniper is currently being grown extensively in Ahal Province.
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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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