On what date was the March 8th holiday rescheduled

Tengrinews.kz – In 2025, International Women's Day falls on a Saturday, which means Kazakhstanis will receive an additional day off. According to holiday transfer rules, the day off will be moved to Monday, March 10.

How many days off in March?

March 2025 will bring not only sunny days but also extra holidays for Kazakhstanis. The month includes two public holidays:

• March 8 – International Women's Day;
• March 21-23 – Nauryz Meiramy.

Days off for March 8, 2025

Since March 8 falls on a Saturday, an extra day off is granted on Monday, March 10.

Weekend schedule:

• For a five-day workweek: March 8, 9, and 10 – three consecutive days off.
• For a six-day workweek: March 8 and 9 – days off, but March 10 (Monday) is a working day.

Days off for Nauryz in 2025

Nauryz Meiramy is traditionally celebrated from March 21 to 23. In 2025, these dates fall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, giving Kazakhstanis additional days off.

Weekend schedule

• For a five-day workweek: March 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 – five consecutive days off.
• For a six-day workweek: March 21, 22, 23, and 24 – days off, while March 25 (Tuesday) is a working day.

Other notable dates in March

In addition to public holidays, Kazakhstan also observes other significant dates in March:

• March 1 – Gratitude Day, a time to express appreciation and recognition.
• Second Saturday of March – Day of Land Surveying, Geodesy and Cartography, a professional holiday for specialists in these fields.