How many days until New Year's Day in Kazakhstan?
New Year's Day (Жаңа жыл) is a nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Kazakhstan
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 2 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
| Saturday, 2 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Kazakhstan?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 2 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027 and Saturday, 2 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Kazakhstan?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
In 2027 it falls on a Saturday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Kazakhstan comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is New Year's Day on Saturday, 2 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Kazakhstan holidays
- International Women's Day
- Nauryz Meyramy
- Kazakhstan People's Unity Day
- Defender of the Fatherland Day
- Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day
- Capital City Day
- Constitution Day
- Republic Day
- Independence Day
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