Public holiday in Kazakhstan
New Year's Day in Kazakhstan
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and follows the New Year’s Eve celebrations that are common across the country.
About New Year's Day in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, New Year’s Day is a public holiday observed nationwide on 1 January. It is the formal start of the new calendar year and sits immediately after New Year’s Eve, which is usually the main time for gatherings, celebrations and midnight greetings. For many people in Kazakhstan, the day is a quiet follow-up to the previous night rather than a separate event with its own large public programme. It is part of the wider New Year period, when families and friends meet, exchange good wishes and spend time at home or with close relatives.
Traditions
Common New Year customs in Kazakhstan include decorating a tree, preparing a праздничный table with special food, and gathering with family for the evening meal and midnight toast. Gift-giving, home visits and sending greetings are also widely associated with the holiday period.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Kazakhstan
The day is typically spent resting after the previous night’s festivities, visiting family, or continuing private celebrations at home. In many households, food, conversation and greetings remain central, while public entertainment and city decorations from the holiday season may still be visible.
Interesting facts
Kazakhstan also observes New Year’s Day as part of a longer holiday break at the beginning of January in some years, but the specific schedule depends on the calendar and official arrangements. The holiday is celebrated in a country with both Kazakh and Russian cultural influences, which is reflected in many family customs around the New Year period.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.