131 days until Independence Day.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 51
- Day of year
- 350
- Local time zone
- Asia/Almaty
- Currency
- KZT
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Kazakhstan, Independence Day is on December 16, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Kazakhstan.
There are 131 days until Independence Day on December 16, 2026.
Other public holidays in Kazakhstan 2026
- New Year's Day (Жаңа жыл)Jan 1
- International Women's Day (Халықаралық әйелдер күні)Mar 8
- Nauryz Meyramy (Наурыз мейрамы)Mar 21
- Kazakhstan People's Unity Day (Қазақстан халқының)May 1
- Defender of the Fatherland Day (Отан Қорғаушы күні)May 7
- Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day (Жеңіс күні)May 9
- Capital City Day (Астана күні)Jul 6
- Constitution Day (Конституция күні)Aug 30
- Republic Day (Республика күні)Oct 25
About these dates
The Independence Day date for Kazakhstan 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.