Holidays in Mongolia
Mongolia is a Buddhist country, thus many of its traditional holidays derive from religious culture. Many traditional festivals and holidays, such as Lunar New Year and Naadam Holiday, are still observed.
Public Holidays in Mongolia
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New Year’s Day |
January 1st |
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Lunar New Year |
February 16th – 18th |
Lunar New Year, also called Tsagaan Sar (White Moon), is the biggest holiday in Mongolia. The date usually falls between the end of January and the middle of February. |
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Date of establishment of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party |
March 1st |
The Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party was established on March 1st, 1921. |
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International Women's Day |
March 8th |
It is a national holiday, also known as “Men’s Day”, which is celebrated on February 23rd each year. |
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Army Day |
March 18th |
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International Labor Day |
May 1st |
The date of Orthodox Easter Day varies, based on the Julian calendar. This holiday is set to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and usually falls on a Sunday. |
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Children’s Day |
June 1st |
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Naadam Holiday |
July 11st – July 15th |
Naadam is a traditional holiday dating back centuries. Three sports are convened - wrestling, horse racing and archery. It is one of the biggest holidays in Mongolia. |
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Genghis Khan's Birthday |
November 1st |
This has been a public holiday since 2012. The date is based on the Gregorian Calendar, and usually falls in early November. |
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Republic Day |
November 26th |
The People's Republic of Mongolia was founded on November 26th, 1924. This festival commemorates that. |
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Independence Day |
November 29th |
Independence Day celebrates Mongolia’s independence on December 29th, 1911. |
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