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Is today a public holiday in Azerbaijan?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Azerbaijan. The next public holiday is Independence Day on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Baku time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Azerbaijan?

Yes. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is Independence Day.

Next public holiday in Azerbaijan

Independence Day on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow. The last one was Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day on 26 June 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Azerbaijan

HolidayDateWhen
Independence DaySunday 18 October 2026tomorrow
Independence Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 19 October 2026in 2 days
Flag DayMonday 9 November 2026in 23 days
Constitution DayThursday 12 November 2026in 26 days
National Revival DayTuesday 17 November 2026in 31 days
International Solidarity Day of AzerbaijanisThursday 31 December 2026in 75 days

Public holidays in Azerbaijan in 2026

Azerbaijan has 21 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 6 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 January 2026FridayNew Year's Day
8 March 2026SundayweekendInternational Women's Day
9 March 2026MondayInternational Women's Day (substitute day)substitute
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
20 March 2026FridaySpring Festival
21 March 2026SaturdayweekendEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
23 March 2026MondayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)substitute
9 May 2026SaturdayweekendDay of Victory over Fascism
11 May 2026MondayDay of Victory over Fascism (substitute day)substitute
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
28 May 2026ThursdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
28 May 2026ThursdayRepublic Day
15 June 2026MondayNational Salvation Day
26 June 2026FridayAzerbaijan Armed Forces Day
18 October 2026SundayweekendIndependence Day
19 October 2026MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)substitute
9 November 2026MondayFlag Day
12 November 2026ThursdayConstitution Day
17 November 2026TuesdayNational Revival Day
31 December 2026ThursdayInternational Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis

Long weekends in Azerbaijan in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Independence Day (substitute day): Mon 19 OctoberFlag Day: Mon 9 November

Public holidays in Azerbaijan in 2027

Azerbaijan has 21 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Azerbaijan

Is today a public holiday in Azerbaijan?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Azerbaijan, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Azerbaijan?

Yes. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is Independence Day.

What is the next public holiday in Azerbaijan?

The next public holiday in Azerbaijan is Independence Day on Sunday 18 October 2026, tomorrow.

How many public holidays does Azerbaijan have in 2026?

Azerbaijan has 21 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 6 are still to come this year.

Does Azerbaijan move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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