August will see an additional day off for Kazakhstan citizens
In August 2025, workers in Kazakhstan following a six-day workweek will enjoy some well-deserved time off. Here's a breakdown of the holidays and days off to expect.
The month kicks off with the observance of the Day of Abai and the Day of the Builder on August 10. These are professional holidays, but they do not automatically grant statutory days off unless officially declared.
On August 3, the Day of Transport Workers is observed, and August 18 marks the Day of the Border Guard and the Day of Sport. Similarly, August 31 is the Day of the Miner. While these days are celebrated as professional holidays, there is no current information indicating that they will be official days off for the six-day workweek schedule in August 2025.
However, there are two confirmed statutory holiday days off in August 2025. August 30, Constitution Day, falls on a Saturday. As a result, it is a day off for those on a six-day workweek, providing a two-day break from August 30 to 31. Workers will return to their jobs on Monday, September 1.
It's worth noting that August 9 is the Day of Abai, another professional holiday in Kazakhstan. This day is acknowledged as a professional holiday but does not automatically grant a statutory day off unless officially declared.
In summary, while several holidays are observed in August 2025, only Constitution Day (August 30 and 31) provides confirmed statutory days off for workers on a six-day workweek. The other holidays mentioned are likely to be celebrated but do not provide official days off in the six-day workweek context.
In the context of the August 2025 six-day workweek, general news about the Day of Abai (August 9) should be noted, as it is a professional holiday but not confirmed as a statutory day off. Meanwhile, politics enthusiasts might find it interesting to watch for announcements about whether the days honoring Transport Workers (August 3), Border Guard and Sport (August 18), and Miner (August 31) will become official days off, aligned with the six-day workweek schedule.
