Festivals in Turkmenistan

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

Asia / Central Asia

Festivals

Nowruz

Season or date: Around March 21

Central Asian shared New Year festival celebrating spring equinox with traditional dances and outdoor picnics

Melon Day

Season or date: Second Sunday of August

Celebrates nationally famous sweet Turkmen melons with tastings and competitions

Turkmen Carpet Day

Season or date: Last Sunday of May

Exhibition and craftsman awards for world-famous hand-woven carpets

Akhal-Teke Horse and Alabay Dog Day

Season or date: Last Sunday of April

Competitions and parades featuring renowned Akhal-Teke horses and native Alabay dogs

Neutrality Day

Season or date: December 12

Military parades and fireworks commemorating permanent neutrality recognition

Public holidays

  • Independence Day (October 27)
  • Neutrality Day (December 12)
  • Victory Day (May 9)
  • Remembrance Day (January 12)
  • Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram)
  • Eid al-Fitr (Oraza Bayram)

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