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One of the key goals of Turkmenistan’s modern reforms is the effective management of labor resources, primarily citizens of working age who make up the active part of the population.
According to TDH, amidst successful industrialization and innovative development, great attention is paid to employment. As economic reforms deepen, a labor market is formed where individuals have the exclusive right to manage their skills.
An important step was the approval of the Labor Market Development Concept until 2030, aimed at long-term improvement of the labor market considering socio-economic transformations and strengthening social protection.
The concept includes plans to improve legislation according to the standards of the International Labour Organization, taking into account the country’s economy and national characteristics.
Work will continue to ensure accessible information on job vacancies and update the methodology of its dissemination.
To support citizens wishing to work abroad, measures will be taken to protect their rights and regulate their entry into the international labor market.
For safeguarding workers’ health and safety, modernization of relevant government bodies and strengthening control over compliance with labor laws and safe working conditions is planned.
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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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