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Turkmenistan marked the 34th anniversary of its independence with an official ceremony in Ashgabat, where President Serdar Berdimuhamedov laid flowers at the Monument of Independence.
This ceremonial act symbolizes both the memory of past milestones and the nation's progress since achieving sovereignty. Over the past 34 years, Turkmenistan has made significant strides in economic development and has established itself as a key player in the energy sector.
Holding the world’s fourth-largest natural gas reserves, Turkmenistan continues to develop large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, such as the North-South transit corridor. At the same time, the country is expanding its export capacity in the textile and agricultural sectors.
Independence was formally declared in 1991 following a nationwide referendum, and the decision was codified by the Supreme Council. September 27 is a national holiday in Turkmenistan, celebrated with events across the country.
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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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