How many days will Kazakhstanis rest in August 2026 - calendar
Tengrinews.kz — In August 2026, Kazakhstanis working a five-day workweek will have 10 days off. At the same time, the final month of summer will not include the additional public holiday day off that residents of the country had become used to in previous years. Tengrinews.kz has prepared a calendar of working days and days off, and has also compiled the important dates in August.
August 2026 holiday schedule
The production calendar for August 2026 has changed. This is due to the fact that Constitution Day is now officially celebrated on March 15, and August 30 is no longer a public holiday.
As a result, the schedule for August includes:
For those on a five-day work week:
21 working days;10 days off.
For a six-day work week:
26 working days;5 days off.
Consequently, there are no additional public holidays scheduled for August.
Why August 30 is no longer a day off
As of July 1, Constitution Day in Kazakhstan has been officially moved to March 15. This provision is established in the new edition of the country's Constitution.
Previously, the public holiday was celebrated annually on August 30 and served as an official day off. The date has now been removed from the list of public holidays, meaning there will no longer be an extra day of rest at the end of August.
Other commemorative dates in August
Despite the lack of public holidays, several professional and commemorative dates will be observed in Kazakhstan this August:
First Sunday of August — Railway Workers' Day;
August 10 — Abai Day;
Second Sunday of August — Builders' Day;
Third Sunday of August — Sports Day;
August 18 — Border Guards' Day;
August 29 — Day of the Closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site;Last Sunday of August — Miners' Day.
Although these dates are not official days off, some are traditionally marked across the country with themed events, concerts, exhibitions, and ceremonies.
Vacation planning considerations
August remains one of the most popular months for summer vacations; however, in 2026, it features one fewer day off compared to previous production calendars.
For those planning to take annual leave in August, HR and labor law experts recommend keeping several key nuances in mind:
Consider the number of working days: August 2026 contains 21 working days (for a five-day week), making it an average month in terms of standard working hours. From a financial perspective, taking vacation during months with more working days is beneficial, as the value of a single working day is lower, resulting in less income loss compared to your base salary.
Absence of holiday shifts: remember that there will be no long weekends created by public holidays. If you wish to travel at the end of the month, you will need to book full vacation days.
Calculating vacation pay: according to the Labor Code, average daily earnings are calculated by dividing the total wages earned during the calculation period by the number of days actually worked. While public holidays are not included in vacation days and are not paid, there are no public holidays in August 2026, so the calculation follows the standard calendar.