The month of May holds exceptional significance in Turkmenistan's national calendar, marked by a series of major public holidays reflecting the country’s history, culture, and statehood. These celebrations encompass a wide range of themes, from honoring military valor and constitutional foundations to celebrating urban development and ancient national crafts. Each event is observed with nationwide ceremonies, highlighting the unity and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people.

The month begins with Victory Day on May 9, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring the veterans of the 1941–1945 conflict. Commemorative events, including wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials, are held across the nation to pay tribute to the thousands of citizens who contributed to the historic triumph. Furthermore, on May 18, the nation celebrates the combined Day of the Constitution and the State Flag. This dual holiday serves as a symbol of legal sovereignty, with the central ceremony taking place at the iconic 133-meter flagpole in the capital.

May 2026 is particularly noteworthy as Ashgabat celebrates its 145th anniversary on May 25. Since its official establishment in 1881, the city has transformed into a major administrative and scientific hub, earning a place in the Guinness World Records for its concentration of white marble architecture. The jubilee will be marked by the XXV International Exhibition and Conference "White City Ashgabat," showcasing the capital's rapid modernization and architectural achievements over the past century and a half.

The month concludes with celebrations of traditional art and religious observance. On the final Sunday of May, the Day of the Turkmen Carpet honors an art form recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Additionally, the sacred Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (Gurban Bayramy) will be observed as a national holiday. Per presidential decree, three days are officially designated as non-working days, allowing citizens to participate in traditional religious and social gatherings across the country.