Nowruz (Spring Festival)
Season or date: Around March 20th
The most important traditional event celebrating the vernal equinox as the New Year. Families and friends gather to jump over bonfires and serve various sweets.
Festivals in Azerbaijan
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Baku Jazz Festival
Season or date: October
A music festival bringing together domestic and international jazz performers. Held at clubs and theaters in Baku for over a week.
Goychay Pomegranate Festival
Season or date: Late October
A harvest festival held in Goychay, world-famous pomegranate-producing region. Features pomegranate dishes and competitions.
Gabala International Music Festival
Season or date: Late July to early August
An outdoor festival of classical and ethnic music held in the ancient city of Gabala.
Sheki Silk and Caravan Festival
Season or date: June
A citizen parade and market recreating Silk Road trade history.
Plov (Pilaf) Day
Season or date: Second Saturday of December
A gourmet event themed around the national dish, pilaf.
Wine Harvest Festa
Season or date: September
Harvest celebration in one of the Caucasus' leading wine-producing regions.
Carpet Weaving Day
Season or date: May
Exhibitions and demonstrations celebrating UNESCO intangible heritage carpet culture held nationwide.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Martyrs' Day
- International Women's Day
- Nowruz Holiday
- Victory over Fascism Day
- Republic Day
- National Salvation Day
- Armed Forces Day
- Independence Day
- Victory Day
- Flag Day
- Solidarity Day of All Azerbaijanis
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha