Azerbaijan Holidays Overview

This article describes public holidays and special holidays in Azerbaijan that may affect the progress of freight shipments.

Public holidays in Azerbaijan:

New Year's Day (January 1): People celebrate the new year. People usually spend time with family and friends, enjoy festive meals, and make new year wishes.

National Day of Mourning (January 20): In memory of the victims who died when the Soviet army entered Baku to suppress the independence movement in 1990. People usually visit the martyrs' tombs and lay flowers.

International Women's Day (March 8): Established to celebrate the achievements of women in the social, economic, cultural and political fields.

Novruz (March 21-22): This is a holiday established to celebrate the arrival of spring and the new year. People usually clean up, wear new clothes, prepare traditional food, and spend time with family and friends.

Victory Day (May 9): Established to commemorate the victory in World War II. People usually participate in military parades, watch fireworks displays, and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.

Republic Day (May 28): commemorates the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918. It is a national holiday.

National Independence Day (October 18): a national holiday commemorating Azerbaijan's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. People usually attend celebrations, concerts and fireworks.

Constitution Day (November 12): a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Azerbaijan Constitution in 1995. People usually attend celebrations, concerts and fireworks.

National Revival Day (November 17): a national holiday commemorating the large-scale anti-Soviet demonstrations held by the Azerbaijani people on Lenin Square in Baku in 1988. People usually attend commemorations, demonstrations and concerts.

World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day (December 31): a national holiday commemorating the unity of all Azerbaijanis around the world. It is a national holiday, people usually attend celebrations, concerts and fireworks.

Special holidays in Azerbaijan：

World Poetry Day (March 21): established to commemorate the birth of Nizami Ganjevi, a famous Azerbaijani poet and writer. On this day, poetry readings, seminars and other activities will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to commemorate this great poet.

Tulip Festival (April 9): Azerbaijan's national tulip festival. During the festival, the streets and alleys of the capital Baku and other cities will be decorated with colorful tulips, and people will participate in various celebrations, such as flower shows and concerts.

International Family Day (May 15): Promote family virtues and promote family harmony. On this day, Azerbaijani families will hold various dinners to enhance family relationships.

National Salvation Day (June 15): Commemorate the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918. On this day, commemorative activities will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to remember the ancestors who contributed to the country's independence.

National Maritime Day (July 15): Commemorate the development achievements of Azerbaijan's shipping industry. On this day, celebrations will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to honor the heroes of the shipping industry.

National Oil Day (September 27): commemorating the development achievements of Azerbaijan's oil industry. On this day, celebrations will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to honor the heroes of the oil industry.

National Aerospace Day (October 26): commemorating the development achievements of Azerbaijan's aerospace industry. On this day, celebrations will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to honor the heroes of the aerospace industry.

National Book Day (November 12): Promote reading culture and promote national reading. On this day, reading activities will be held in various parts of Azerbaijan to encourage people to read more and read good books.

Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.