Republic Day offers additional day off for Kazakhstanis in October

Tengrinews.kz – In October 2024, Kazakhstanis with a five-day workweek will have nine days off and 22 working days, according to a convenient calendar prepared for readers to help plan for the extended weekend.
This October, Kazakhstanis will enjoy an additional day off due to Republic Day, which has been a public holiday since 2022. The holiday, first established in 1990, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic).
The holiday falls on a Friday this year, allowing many citizens to enjoy a three-day weekend, with consecutive days off on October 25, 26, and 27 for those working a five-day week.
For those on a six-day workweek, the situation differs slightly. October 25 will be a day off, but they will need to work on October 26. However, October 27 will again be a day off.
The holiday schedule:

October 25, Friday – Republic Day, official holiday;
October 26, Saturday – regular holiday;
October 27, Sunday – regular holiday.

In addition to Republic Day, October is filled with professional holidays celebrated by various sectors, including:

October 1 – Radio Day and Higher Education Workers' Day.
October 5 – Teacher's Day, when the country honors its educators.
October 6 – Defense Industry Workers' Day.
October 10 – Trade Union Day in Kazakhstan.
October 14 – Standardization Workers' Day.
October 19 – Lifeguard Appreciation Day.
October 20 (third Sunday in October) – Forestry Worker's Day.
October 24 – Librarian Day.
October 27 (last Sunday in October) – Day of Social Protection System Employees.
October 29 – Day of Security Organizations` Workers.

Republic Day symbolizes Kazakhstan's independence and statehood. On this day, festive events, concerts, and exhibitions showcasing the country's history and culture, take place on this day. Citizens participate in various events and flash mobs organized to honor this significant occasion.