Best Days to Take Leave in Kazakhstan 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Mar 20 to get 6 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nauryz Meyramy.
- Take Fri, Mar 24 to get 6 days off from Mar 21 to Mar 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Nauryz Meyramy.
- Take Mon, Mar 20, Fri, Mar 24 to get 9 days off from Mar 18 to Mar 26. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Nauryz Meyramy.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Kazakhstan People's Unity Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Kazakhstan People's Unity Day.
Kazakhstan 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 4 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Nauryz Meyramy (2028-03-21, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Kazakhstan People's Unity Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day (2028-05-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Capital City Day (2028-07-06, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
Kazakhstan Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 (2028-01-02) | Sun | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 8 (2028-03-08) | Wed | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 (2028-03-21) | Tue | Nauryz Meyramy | Public |
| Mar 22 (2028-03-22) | Wed | Nauryz Meyramy | Public |
| Mar 23 (2028-03-23) | Thu | Nauryz Meyramy | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Kazakhstan People's Unity Day | Public |
| May 7 (2028-05-07) | Sun | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public |
| May 9 (2028-05-09) | Tue | Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day | Public |
| Jul 6 (2028-07-06) | Thu | Capital City Day | Public |
| Aug 30 (2028-08-30) | Wed | Constitution Day | Public |
| Oct 25 (2028-10-25) | Wed | Republic Day | Public |
| Dec 16 (2028-12-16) | Sat | Independence Day | Public |
About Kazakhstan Holidays & Observances
Kazakhstan observes national holidays and state celebrations with extended public non-working day shifts when holidays fall on weekends. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.