Novruz 2027
In 2027, Novruz falls on 20–24 March (Saturday – Wednesday). Days off: 20 March – 28 March, 9 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
Novruz
20–24 March 2027 · Saturday – Wednesday
in 175 days
9 days off 20 March, Saturday – 28 March, Sunday
- 25 March, Thursday — moved day off: Two days of Novruz fall on the weekend
- 26 March, Friday — moved day off: Two days of Novruz fall on the weekend
The spring festival. Under the Labour Code, five days off; the Cabinet of Ministers confirms the dates each year, usually 20–24 March.
Novruz by year
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027expected | 20–24 March | Saturday – Wednesday | 9 days off20 March – 28 March |
| 2026 | 20–24 March | Friday – Tuesday | 11 days off20 March – 30 March |
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.