In Uzbekistan, workers are set to benefit from an extended holiday period in March 2026 due to the celebrations of Ramadan Hayit (Eid al-Fitr) and Navruz (Nowruz). Employees with a five-day workweek will enjoy a four-day consecutive break, while those on a six-day workweek will have a three-day break. The month of Ramadan began on February 19, 2026, and Ramadan Hayit is expected to fall on Friday, March 20.

Navruz is celebrated annually on March 21, and in 2026, this date coincides with a Saturday. According to Article 208 of the Labor Code, if a public holiday falls on a weekend, the day off is transferred to the next working day. Consequently, due to the Navruz holiday on March 21, the day off is moved to Monday, March 23, creating a continuous break from March 20 to 23 for five-day workweek employees.

For workers on a six-day workweek, the holidays will be observed on March 20, 21, and 22, with Monday, March 23, remaining a regular workday. This arrangement provides them with a three-day uninterrupted rest period.

Currently, the schedule may be officially clarified further if a separate presidential decree is issued regarding the celebration of Ramadan Hayit. These holidays are traditionally significant in Uzbekistan, offering many families an opportunity for extended leisure time during the spring season.

Source: kun.uz