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American researchers have found that the month and season in which a person is born may influence both their health and how long they live.
Key findings from the study:
- People born in autumn are more likely to become long-lived — they have up to a 40% higher chance of living longer than those born in spring.
- Those born in winter are more prone to certain mental illnesses but are less likely to develop allergies or myopia.
- Children born at the start of the academic year tend to perform better at school due to age-related advantages in early education.
- Optimism matters — people with a positive outlook tend to live longer than pessimists.
Scientists emphasize that the birth month is just one of many factors influencing longevity — along with genetics, health, and mindset.
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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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