Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Azerbaijan in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | New Year's Holiday | Public holiday |
| Jan 20 | Monday | Martyrs’ Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Women's Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Day off for Women's Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Nowruz | Public holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Nowruz/Spring Holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Nowruz/Spring Holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Nowruz/Spring Holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Nowruz/Spring Holiday | Public holiday |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day over Fascism | Public holiday |
| May 11 | Monday | Day off for Victory Day over Fascism | Public holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Ramadan holiday | Public holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Ramadan holiday | Public holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Ramadan holiday | Public holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Republic Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 15 | Monday | Day of National Salvation of the Azerbaijani People | Public holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day | Public holiday |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice | Public holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Feast of the Sacrifice Holiday | Public holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Feast of the Sacrifice Holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | National Independence Day | Observance |
| Nov 9 | Monday | State Flag Day of Azerbaijan | Public holiday |
| Nov 12 | Thursday | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Nov 17 | Tuesday | National Revival Day | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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