Non-working days in 2025

• 1. New Year – January 1-2 (Wednesday and Thursday) The first two days of the year are official public holidays in the country.
• 2. International Women’s Day – March 8 (Saturday) As every year, International Women’s Day will be celebrated as a special day in 2025.
• 3. Novruz Bayram – March 20-24 (Thursday to Monday) Novruz symbolizes the arrival of spring and the renewal of nature, with 5 consecutive non-working days declared for celebrations.
• 4. Victory Day – May 9 (Friday) Victory over Fascism Day is celebrated annually and is recognized as a non-working day.
• 5. Republic Day – May 28 (Wednesday) This day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and is declared a non-working day.
• 6. Eid al-Adha (Qurban Bayram) – June 6-7 (Friday and Saturday) One of the most sacred holidays in the Muslim world, Eid al-Adha, is celebrated over two days.
• 7. National Salvation Day – June 15 (Sunday) This day symbolizes the return to power of the national leader Heydar Aliyev.
• 8. Armed Forces Day – June 26 (Friday) Armed Forces Day is celebrated as a state holiday.
• 9. Independence Day – October 18 (Saturday) This day marks the restoration of Azerbaijan's state independence.
• 10. Constitution Day – November 12 (Wednesday) This day celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Azerbaijan and is recognized as a non-working day.
• 11. State Flag Day – November 9 (Sunday) This day celebrates the national flag of Azerbaijan.
• 12. International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis – December 31 (Tuesday) The last day of the year concludes with the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis.

Based on the 2025 work and holiday calendar, ideal dates can be identified for travel plans. Long public holidays such as New Year (January 1-2), Novruz (March 20-24), Eid al-Fitr (March 30-31), and Eid al-Adha (June 6-7) offer excellent opportunities for extended vacations. Additionally, May 9, May 28, November 8, and November 9 are suitable for shorter getaways.

According to labor regulations, some additional dates have been declared as rest days, allowing travelers more flexibility in their planning.

Extended Weekends: If non-working days align with weekends, make the most of these opportunities. Vacation Planning: Plan your holidays and travel early in the year, keeping these public holidays in mind.

Make the most of public holidays to plan both domestic and international trips. Azerbaijan Airlines offers an extensive flight network and a comfortable travel experience. Take full advantage of Azerbaijan’s non-working days in 2025 and create unforgettable memories for yourself and your loved ones!