Public holiday in Azerbaijan
World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day in Azerbaijan
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day is a nationwide public holiday in Azerbaijan on 31 December. It marks unity among Azerbaijanis and is especially significant in the country’s civic calendar at the end of the year.
About World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day is observed nationwide and is a public holiday on 31 December. It is a civic day associated with unity among Azerbaijanis rather than a religious observance. Because it falls on the last day of the year, it sits alongside New Year preparations and is part of the year-end holiday period in Azerbaijan. For many people, it is the main national occasion on 31 December, with a strong symbolic focus on solidarity and shared identity among Azerbaijanis at home and abroad.
History
The day is associated with the Azerbaijani national movement in the late Soviet period and with the idea of uniting Azerbaijanis across borders. It was established in Azerbaijan after independence and became a state-recognized annual holiday on 31 December.
Traditions
There are no widely codified public rituals specific to this day. The holiday is generally marked through family gatherings, greetings and informal expressions of national solidarity, often alongside New Year preparations.
How World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day is celebrated in Azerbaijan
In practice, the day is usually spent with relatives and friends, with many people using the public holiday for year-end visits, meals and social time before New Year. Official and cultural messages on the day typically emphasize unity, national identity and ties with Azerbaijanis living outside the country.
Interesting facts
31 December is significant in Azerbaijan for two reasons: it is both World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the eve of New Year celebrations. The holiday is observed nationwide rather than in a limited region.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.