International Women's Day
Nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan · Халықаралық әйелдер күні
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 9 March | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) Observed day off for International Women's Day (Sun 8 Mar) |
| 2027 | 8 March | Monday | Nationwide |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Kazakhstan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Nur-Sultan around 8 March: high -4°C (25°F), low -13°C (9°F), rain on 26% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Nur-Sultan. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 8 March in Nur-Sultan: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Kazakhstan
Monday, 15 March 2027
International Women's Day in other countries
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Nepal
North Korea
Palestine
Turkmenistan
Angola
Burkina Faso
Chad
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.