Kazakhstanis will get an extra day off in October 2025

Tengrinews.kz – In October, Kazakhstanis will enjoy one extra day off thanks to the celebration of Republic Day. Tengrinews.kz has prepared a handy calendar for the month so you can plan your leisure time and potential trips in advance.

Republic Day is the only national holiday in Kazakhstan celebrated annually on October 25. It was established in 1990 with the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty. Since 2022, Republic Day has been designated as an official day off.

How Kazakhstanis will rest on Republic Day in 2025

Five-day work week

In 2025, October 25 falls on a Saturday, so according to the law “On Holidays”, the day off is moved to Monday, October 27.

Thus, people with a five-day work week will have a three-day weekend:

• October 25 (Saturday);
• October 26 (Sunday);
• October 27 (Monday).

Total days off in October: 9 days. Working days: 22

Six-day work week

For those working six days a week, the holiday weekend will be shorter:

• October 25 (Saturday) – holiday;
• October 26 (Sunday) – regular day off;
• October 27 (Monday) – regular workday.

Total days off in October: 5 days.

What happens on Republic Day?

Across the country, Republic Day is celebrated with concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and sporting events.

Illustration: Tengrinews.kz/Serikbolsyn Alibekov

This extra day off is a great chance to spend time with family and friends, attend cultural events, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Other professional holidays in October

Kazakhstan also celebrates several professional holidays in October:

• October 1 – Higher Education Workers’ Day;
• October 2 – Technical and Vocational Education Workers’ Day;
• October 5 – Teachers’ Day;
• October 6 – Defense Industry Workers’ Day;
• October 10 – Trade Union Day in Kazakhstan;
• October 14 – Standardization Workers’ Day;
• October 19 – Lifeguard Appreciation Day;
• October 19 (third Sunday of October) – Forestry Worker's Day;
• October 20 – Catering Workers’ Day;
• October 24 – Librarians’ Day;
• October 26 (last Sunday of October) – Social Protection Workers’ Day, Road Transport Workers’ Day, and Road Industry Workers’ Day;
• October 29 – Security Workers’ Day and Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs’ Day.