Independence Day 2027
In 2027, Independence Day falls on 28 May (Friday). Days off: 28 May – 30 May, 3 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
Independence Day
28 May 2027 · Friday
in 244 days
3 days off 28 May, Friday – 30 May, Sunday
The founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on 28 May 1918. A day off.
Independence Day by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027expected | 28 May | Friday | 3 days off28 May – 30 May |
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | 5 days off27 May – 31 May |
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.