KazakhstanvsRussia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
8
Only Kazakhstan
8
Only Russia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Kazakhstan has 13 nationwide public holidays and Russia has 13 — exactly the same number. They line up on 5 dates, including Жаңа жыл, Халықаралық әйелдер күні, Қазақстан халқының and Жеңіс күні.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Kazakhstan has 7 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Russia (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Kazakhstan offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Russia offers 5 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is March in Kazakhstan and January in Russia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Kazakhstan
Russia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Russia
Kazakhstan is working these days.
Full calendars: Kazakhstan · Russia