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Azerbaijan public holidays 2028

23public holidays
7long weekends
6bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's Day
Jan 2SundayNew Year's Day
Jan 3MondayNew Year's Day (substitute day)
Jan 4TuesdayNew Year's Day (substitute day)
Feb 26SaturdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Feb 27SundayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Feb 28MondayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
Feb 29TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)
Mar 8WednesdayInternational Women's Day
Mar 20MondaySpring Festival
May 5FridayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 6SaturdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
May 8MondayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (substitute day)
May 9TuesdayDay of Victory over Fascism
May 28SundayRepublic Day
May 29MondayRepublic Day (substitute day)
Jun 15ThursdayNational Salvation Day
Jun 26MondayAzerbaijan Armed Forces Day
Oct 18WednesdayIndependence Day
Nov 9ThursdayFlag Day
Nov 12SundayConstitution Day
Nov 17FridayNational Revival Day
Dec 31SundayInternational Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis

In 2028, Azerbaijan has 23 public holidays, counting 6 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 15 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and the last one is International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis on Sunday, December 31, 2028.

Long weekends in 2028

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jun 16 (1 day)4 days off (Jun 15 to Jun 18)National Salvation Day
Nov 10 (1 day)4 days off (Nov 9 to Nov 12)Flag Day, Constitution Day
Mar 6, Mar 7 (2 days)5 days off (Mar 4 to Mar 8)International Women's Day
Mar 9, Mar 10 (2 days)5 days off (Mar 8 to Mar 12)International Women's Day
Oct 16, Oct 17 (2 days)5 days off (Oct 14 to Oct 18)Independence Day
Oct 19, Oct 20 (2 days)5 days off (Oct 18 to Oct 22)Independence Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Azerbaijan have in 2028?

23, including 6 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Azerbaijan in 2028?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 4 (New Year's Day, New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day), New Year's Day (substitute day)). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2028 holidays in Azerbaijan fall on a weekend?

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2028), New Year's Day (Sunday, January 2, 2028), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (Saturday, February 26, 2028), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (Sunday, February 27, 2028), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Saturday, May 6, 2028), Republic Day (Sunday, May 28, 2028), Constitution Day (Sunday, November 12, 2028), International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis (Sunday, December 31, 2028). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Azerbaijan: 2026, 2027. Without holidays: blank 2028 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.