Uzbekistan Holidays

Independence Day (1st of September)
The main national of the Republic of Uzbekistam is Independence Day. This annual holiday is celebrated ceremonially and colorfully on the 1st of September.
This nationwide holiday personifies the dreams and expectations of all the people based on the basic principles of friendship, solidarity, philanthropy and mutual respect. Representatives from all the nations living in Uzbekistan without regard for Nationality, religion, social origin and status, actively celebrate the holiday on every street, square and neighborhood (makhallya), in towns and villages.
Professional and amateur entertainers perform on streets and in squares, and public outdoor parties and exhibitions in parks are held. Many guests attend the unforgettable performances put in the provincial and regional centers of Uzbekistan.

Victory Day (9 May) (Memory and honour day)
This holiday is celebrated in independent Uzbekistan together with the rest of the world. Second World War heroes and soldiers are honored, congratulated and presented with different gifts by businesses, government bodies and neighborhood bodies (makhallya), People attend memorials, Pay tribute to the war heroes and lay wreaths on communal graves.

Navruz (21 March).

With the coming of independence to Uzbekistan the oldest folk holiday, Navruz Bairam, has been revived.
Since time immemorial people have lived according to the timetables of the sun,
Moon, water and the earth with the understanding that living in harmony with the laws of nature would help to avoid unnecessary woes and losses. The vernal equinox (21 March) became the starting point for a new life cycle. This month called Khamal (also called Navruz), covers the period 21 March to 21 April. This day is for people to visit each other, give gifts, welcome the coming of spring and take part in public parties. The beautiful national holiday Navruz is celebrated all over Uzbekistan for a month and people do voluntary work to beautify the surroundings.

Qurbon Hayit (Yid-ul-Adha)
The religious holiday Qurbon Hayit or Qurbon Bairam, is a day dedicated to good and occupies a significant place in the social and cultural life of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This is one of the great Muslim holidays celebrated all over the world. Its ancient roots are found in the biblical story about Ibroghim (Abraham) and his willingness to sacrifice his son. But a merciful God provides a substitute in the form of a lamb. This holiday has especial importance for pilgrims going on the Haj to Mecca. Every year thousands of pilgrims join others at Mecca’s sacred sites. An independent Uzbekistan respecting the religious affiliation of its citizens has made it possible for many pilgrims to go on the haj. Those who celebrate Qurbon Hayit at home, visit friend and relatives or meet with guests, help the sick, the lonely and old people after completing required rituals.

Ramazan Hayit (Yid-ul-Fitr)
A time of spiritual and moral purification during a 30-day period of fasting called Uraza that coincides with the 9th month (Khidjra) of the Muslim calendar. This holiday is also known as Ruza Hayit. The Muslim religion treats fasting as a means to get rid of human passion born of instincts and spiritual upbringing. It is also used to remember deceased relatives, to visit aged and sick people and to perform charitable work. The first day of Qurbon Hayit and Ramazon Hayit religious holidays are non-working days