Festivals in Kazakhstan

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

Asia / Central Asia

Festivals

Nauryz

Season or date: Around March 22

Spring equinox celebration, Turkic New Year. Traditional dish Nauryz Kozhe is shared.

Independence Day

Season or date: December 16

Celebrates independence in 1991. Military parades and fireworks held in the capital.

Qurban Ait (Eid al-Adha)

Season or date: Around 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah

Islamic festival of sacrifice. Livestock offered and distributed to the poor.

Astana Day

Season or date: July 6

Celebration of the capital''s founding. Concerts and fireworks are popular.

Medeu Ice Festival

Season or date: February

Ice shows and competitions at Medeu skating rink near Almaty.

Public holidays

  • Nauryz
  • Independence Day
  • Constitution Day
  • Victory Day
  • International Women''s Day
  • Republic Day

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