Public Holiday Nationwide

Independence Day

Name: Independence Day
Start: 2028-12-29
End: 2028-12-29
Location: Mongolia

Friday, December 29, 2028

December 2028

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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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block

FRI 29 Holiday

SAT 30 Weekend

SUN 31 Weekend

3-day weekend (December 29 – December 31)

📣 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.