Public Holidays in Azerbaijan | National & Religious Days

Here’s a straight fact many visitors miss: in Azerbaijan, holiday dates are set by law and confirmed every December for the following year. That means businesses, banks, and government offices across the country shut down at the same time—especially in Baku.

Below is the current, legally defined structure of official holidays (rəsmi bayramlar), national days (milli günlər), and religious holidays (dini bayramlar) in Azerbaijan. While exact weekdays can shift year to year, the observances themselves are fixed under Azerbaijani law. If you’re planning travel or scheduling meetings, assume limited availability on these days.

List of public and national holidays in Azerbaijan

• 1–2 January: New Year Holiday – Yeni İl Tətili
• 20 January: National Mourning Day – Qara Yanvar
• 8 March: International Women’s Day – Beynəlxalq Qadınlar Günü
• 20–24 March: Novruz Holiday – Novruz Bayramı
• Ramadan Bayram (2 days): Ramazan Bayramı (dates vary annually based on the lunar calendar)
• 9 May: Victory Day – Qələbə Günü
• 28 May: Republic Day – Respublika Günü
• 15 June: National Salvation Day – Azərbaycan xalqının Milli Qurtuluş günü
• Gurban Bayram (3 days): Qurban Bayramı (dates vary annually based on the lunar calendar)
• 26 June: Armed Forces Day – Azərbaycan Respublikasının Silahlı Qüvvələri günü
• 8 November: Victory Day – Zəfər Günü
• 9 November: State Flag Day – Dövlət Bayrağı Günü
• 31 December: Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis – Dünya azərbaycanlılarının həmrəyliyi günü

Insider tip: When a public holiday falls next to a weekend, the government often designates additional non-working days. Airlines, intercity buses, and hotels book out fast during Novruz and Gurban Bayram—lock plans early.