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Tengrinews.kz – In October 2025, Kazakhstanis will have an extra day off to celebrate Republic Day, one of the country’s main national holidays, observed every year on October 25. Tengrinews.kz has prepared a handy calendar to help you plan your long weekend and shorter workweek in advance.
What Republic Day celebrates
Republic Day is Kazakhstan’s only national holiday. It was established in 1990, when the Declaration of State Sovereignty was adopted. Since 2022, Republic Day has been an official public holiday.
Day off schedule for Republic Day in October 2025
Five-day workweek
In 2025, October 25 falls on a Saturday, so according to the law “On Holidays”, the day off is moved to Monday, October 27.
This means Kazakhstanis will enjoy three consecutive days off:
- October 25 (Saturday) – public holiday;
- October 26 (Sunday) – regular day off;
- October 27 (Monday) – substitute day off.
In total, October 2025 will have 9 non-working days and 22 working days for five-day schedules.
Six-day workweek
For those working six days a week:
- October 25 (Saturday) – public holiday;
- October 26 (Sunday) – regular day off;
- October 27 (Monday) – working day.
That makes 5 days off and 26 working days in October 2025.
Illustration: Tengrinews.kz/Serikbolsyn Alibekov
How Republic Day is celebrated
Across the country, the holiday is marked with concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and flash mobs. Schools and universities host open lessons and themed events, while city squares come alive with cultural programs and evening lights.
The extra day off in October is a great chance to spend time with family, take a short trip, or simply rest from the work routine.
Professional Holidays in October
Besides Republic Day, Kazakhstan celebrates several professional holidays:
- 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;
- October 14 – Standardization Workers’ Day;
- October 19 – Lifeguard Appreciation Day; Forestry Workers’ Day (third Sunday);
- October 20 – Catering Workers’ Day;
- October 24 – Librarians’ Day;
- October 26 – Social Protection, Road Transport, and Road Industry Workers’ Day (last Sunday);
- October 29 – Security Workers’ Day and Entrepreneurs’ Day.
Recently, a public debate reignited online about whether December 31 should also become an official holiday. Some citizens support the idea to better enjoy New Year’s Eve, while others note that essential services—doctors, transport, stores, and emergency workers—must keep operating.
