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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day
Wednesday, December 29, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Mongolia features expansive natural landscapes and a deep connection to nature, attracting adventure travelers. The country is known for its unique nomadic lifestyle and the strong hospitality of its people. Mongolian culture shares many common elements with Central Asian cultures.
- The major Naadam festival takes place from July 11–13, celebrating the traditional sports of wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
- Smaller Naadam festivals are held throughout July in various provinces, offering more intimate engagement with the festivities.
- Wrestling participants wear specific attire, including the 'zodog' (long-sleeved costume) and 'shuudag' (short trunks).
- The Naadam festival draws from the history of the Great Mongolian Empire.
About this holiday
Mongolia celebrates Independence Day annually on December 29th, marking the country's independence from the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in 1911. Note that this holiday is sometimes confused with Republic Day, which is observed on November 26th.