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Republic Day

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s largest country and a former major member of the Soviet Union. It is known for its vast steppes and significant oil and natural gas reserves.

  • Be respectful when interacting with locals.
  • Avoid cultural mockery or criticism of the nation.
  • Refrain from negative comments or insults regarding Kazakhstan or its people, as these can provoke strong reactions. Specifically, do not reference the movie 'Borat,' as it is considered misrepresentative and defamatory.

About this holiday

Republic Day (October 25) celebrates the declaration of sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR from the Soviet Union in 1990, preceding Kazakhstan's full independence in 1991.