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Crepes and the Burning of the Effigy: Where to Celebrate Maslenitsa in Astana, Almaty, and Other Cities Tengrinews.kz – This year, Maslenitsa will be celebrated in Kazakhstan on February 21 and 22. Many cities will host folk festivals featuring

20 February 2026

One public holiday may be canceled in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – In 2026, one public holiday in Kazakhstan may be cancelled. This will happen if the new Constitution is adopted at the upcoming

20 February 2026

New public holiday may appear in Kazakhstan: date announced in the Senate Tengrinews.kz – Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev has said that the upcoming referendum date, 15 March, may become the new Constitution Day in

19 February 2026

Tokayev congratulates general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a telegram of congratulations to the general secretary of the Central Committee of the

17 February 2026

Tokayev sends telegram to Xi Jinping Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of the People’s Republic of China, according

17 February 2026

Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry issues warning ahead of February 14 Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has warned citizens about a heightened risk of online fraud during holiday discounts

12 February 2026

New possible date for Constitution Day in Kazakhstan announced Tengrinews.kz – July 1 may become Constitution Day in Kazakhstan. This is stated in the draft of the new Basic Law, which is planned to be submitted

12 February 2026

Tokayev sends telegram to the President of Iran Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a telegram to the leader of Iran, according to the press service of Akorda.

11 February 2026

Kazakh first-graders to get 7 days off Tengrinews.kz – In February 2026, first-graders in Kazakhstan will have additional holidays.

05 February 2026

China to close Khorgos for two weeks Tengrinews.kz – China will close its state border for two weeks due to New Year celebrations. The Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation

03 February 2026

How many days off will Kazakhstanis have in March 2026: calendar Tengrinews.kz – The first month of spring will give Kazakhstanis several long weekends at once. In March 2026, people in the country will be

29 January 2026

Kazakhstanis to get 8 days off in February 2026 Tengrinews.kz – February is considered the shortest month of the year. It is associated with long winter evenings and the absence of holiday

22 January 2026

How Kazakhstanis will rest in February 2026 Tengrinews.kz – In February 2026, there are no public holidays in Kazakhstan, so only Saturdays and Sundays will be days off, Almaty.tv reports.

12 January 2026

Foreign visitors: how many tourists spent the New Year holidays in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – While many Kazakhstanis dream of celebrating the New Year under palm trees or by a Christmas tree on Times Square, some foreigners

06 January 2026

Four days of festivities: where to go for New Year in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent Tengrinews.kz — This year, people in Kazakhstan will have four days off in a row from 1 to 4 January. It is a great opportunity to celebrate

30 December 2025

Unexpected weather forecast for New Year's Eve in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Kazhydromet forecasters have issued a weather forecast for December 30, 31 and January 1.

29 December 2025

Weather to delight Kazakhstanis ahead of the New Year Tengrinews.kz — Kazhydromet forecasters have issued a weather forecast for 27, 28, and 29 December.

26 December 2025

Kazakhstan’s police switched to enhanced duty regime Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s police have switched to enhanced duty during the New Year holidays.

25 December 2025

January 2026 brings Kazakhstanis an extended holiday break Tengrinews.kz — The start of 2026 will bring Kazakhstanis an extended break. In January, people will be able to rest for nearly half the month

24 December 2025

New Year trees with a catch: police warn Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – Police have urged Kazakhstanis to be cautious when buying New Year trees online. Ahead of the holidays, cases of fraud have

19 December 2025

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