Kyrgyzstan

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Public Holidays in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan observes a variety of public holidays reflecting its rich cultural heritage and historical milestones. These holidays include national celebrations, religious observances, and commemorations of important events in the country's history. Many holidays are marked with family gatherings, cultural performances, and traditional ceremonies.

• New Year's Day
  Origin: Celebrates the start of the new calendar year.
  Date: January 1.
  Traditions: Families gather, festive meals are enjoyed, and fireworks may be displayed.

• Christmas Day
  Origin: Celebrated mostly by the Christian minority, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
  Date: January 7 (Orthodox Christmas).
  Traditions: Attending church services and spending time with family.

• Fatherland Defender's Day
  Origin: Honors those who have served in Kyrgyzstan’s armed forces.
  Date: May 28.
  Traditions: Military parades, ceremonies, and honoring veterans.

• International Women's Day
  Origin: Celebrates women's achievements and promotes gender equality.
  Date: March 8.
  Traditions: Giving flowers and gifts to women.

• Nooruz Mairamy
  Origin: Traditional Persian New Year and spring equinox festival celebrated widely among Turkic peoples.
  Date: March 21.
  Traditions: Family feasts, traditional music, and public celebrations.

• Orozo Ait (estimated)
  Origin: Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting (Eid al-Fitr).
  Date: Varies according to the lunar calendar.
  Traditions: Prayer, charity, and festive meals with family.

• Day of the People's April Revolution
  Origin: Commemorates the 2010 uprising that led to political changes in Kyrgyzstan.
  Date: April 7.
  Traditions: Memorial events and public gatherings.

• International Workers' Day
  Origin: Celebrates laborers and the working classes.
  Date: May 1.
  Traditions: Parades, demonstrations, and festivities.

• Constitution Day
  Origin: Marks the adoption of Kyrgyzstan’s Constitution.
  Date: May 5.
  Traditions: Official speeches and ceremonies.

• Victory Day
  Origin: Commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
  Date: May 9.
  Traditions: Military parades, laying flowers at war memorials, and remembrance ceremonies.

• Kurman Ait (estimated)
  Origin: Also known as Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival honoring the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
  Date: Varies according to the lunar calendar.
  Traditions: Prayer, animal sacrifice, and sharing meat with the poor.

• Independence Day
  Origin: Celebrates Kyrgyzstan’s independence from the Soviet Union.
  Date: August 31.
  Traditions: Parades, concerts, and patriotic events.

• Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors
  Origin: Days dedicated to remembering historical events and honoring ancestors.
  Date: Observed multiple times, details vary.
  Traditions: Family visits to cemeteries and cultural events.

• New Year's Eve
  Origin: Marks the end of the old year and welcoming of the new year.
  Date: December 31.
  Traditions: Parties, countdowns, and fireworks.

Official Reference Site

• Government of the Kyrgyz Republic - Public Holidays