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Ashgabat hosted a vibrant competition titled “Flowers – the Beauty of Peaceful Life”, celebrating the capital’s best gardeners. The event was dedicated to the upcoming 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and involved four teams representing municipal landscaping services.
The contest had three rounds:
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Presentation of floral artwork.
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Creation of original bouquets and flower baskets.
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Artistic performances — poetry and musical pieces themed around flowers and trees.
The winner was Maisa Ataeva, secretary of the gardening department of the Berkararlyk district.
“It’s a great honor to take part in this contest. Flowers, to me, are symbols of peace and harmony. They bring joy to weddings and celebrations — and now also reflect our peaceful life. We’re proud to beautify Ashgabat, especially in the International Year of Peace and Trust,” she said.
Winners received Turkmen carpets as the main prize, presented on behalf of the president. Participants were evaluated on a five-point scale.
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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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