National Mourning Day 2027
In 2027, National Mourning Day falls on 20 January (Wednesday). Days off: 20 January – 20 January, 1 days.
The Cabinet of Ministers' decision for 2027 is not out yet (it usually comes in December). Fixed holidays are from the Labour Code, the Ramadan and Eid al-Adha dates from the astronomical Hijri calendar, and the moved days from the Code's rule; the decision may add an extra day off.
2027 expected
National Mourning Day
20 January 2027 · Wednesday
in 117 days
1 days off 20 January, Wednesday – 20 January, Wednesday
The day of remembrance for those killed when Soviet troops entered Baku on 20 January 1990. A day off, but not a holiday: when it falls on a weekend, no day off is moved.
National Mourning Day by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027expected | 20 January | Wednesday | 1 days off20 January – 20 January |
| 2026 | 20 January | Tuesday | 1 days off20 January – 20 January |
When a holiday falls on a weekend, the next working day is a day off (Labour Code, art. 105.5); the same when Ramadan or Eid al-Adha coincides with another holiday (art. 105.6). 20 January is not moved.
Other holidays
Source: article 105 of the Labour Code and the Cabinet of Ministers' yearly decisions. Prepared by the Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi newsroom; checked 25 September 2026.