Kazakhstan
Capital: Nur-Sultan
About
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia, with a portion of its territory extending into Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Kazakhstan. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Конституция күні · Constitution Day
August 30, 2026
Sunday
Республика күні · Republic Day
October 25, 2026
Sunday
Тәуелсіздік күні · Independence Day
December 16, 2026
Wednesday
Жаңа жыл · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Жаңа жыл · New Year's Day
January 2, 2027
Saturday
Халықаралық әйелдер күні · International Women's Day
March 8, 2027
Monday
Cities (5)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance, Official eVisa portal.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: .
