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Traffic Restrictions Announced on Several Streets in Ashgabat
In preparation for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, major beautification and infrastructure work is being carried out in Ashgabat. As a result, temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented on several streets and avenues, according to the city administration via Turkmenportal.
Traffic will be partially restricted on the following sections:
Until October 30: Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue — from the Neutrality Monument to Atamurat Niyazov Avenue;
September 20–30: area near the “Ten Horses” monument and Chary Nurymov Street — from Alisher Navoi Street to Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Avenue;
September 20 – October 2: Galkynysh Street — from S.Turkmenbashi Avenue to Sona Myradova Street;
September 27 – October 12: Gorogly Street — from Atamurat Niyazov Avenue to Alty Garlyyev Street;
October 1 – November 1: Chandybil Avenue — from Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue to Nurmuhammet Andalyp Street;
October 10–25: A.Annayev Street — from Gurbansoltan Eje Avenue to Azadi Street;
October 15 – November 1: Gurbannazar Ezizov Street — from Independence Avenue to Ataturk Street;
October 23 – November 1: Sona Myradova Street — from Magtymguly Avenue to Atamurat Niyazov Avenue;
October 31 – November 5: Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Avenue — from Gurbansoltan Eje Avenue to Magtymguly Avenue;
November 1–15: Sahy Jepbar Street — from Independence Avenue to Ataturk Street;
November 4–10: Magtymguly Avenue — from N.Andalyp Street to Mekdepler Street;
and Andalyp Street — from Magtymguly Avenue to the Erkanalyk roundabout and Kemine Street;
November 15–30: Alisher Navoi Street — from Independence Avenue to Gurbansoltan Eje Avenue.
Residents and visitors are advised to plan routes accordingly and consider possible delays.
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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:
Five-day workweek — 40 hours
Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours
Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours
The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:
January 1 — New Year
March 8 — International Women’s Day
March 20 — Oraza Bayram
March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday
May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan
May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram
September 27 — Independence Day
October 6 — Day of Remembrance
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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