
Public Holidays of Mongolia
The table below provides a detailed list of 2023 public holidays in Mongolia. Hope it can help you make a good tour plan in Mongolia.
Holiday name |
2023 Dates |
2023 Holiday |
New Year’s Day |
Tue |
Jan.1 |
Lunar New Year |
Tue to Thu |
Feb.5 – Feb.7 |
International Women’s Day |
Fri |
Mar.8 |
Mother’s and Children’s Day |
Sat |
Jun.1 |
Naadam holiday |
Thu to Mon |
Jul.11 – Jul.15 |
Republic Day |
Tue |
Nov.26 |
Chingghis Khaan’s Birthday |
Wed |
Nov.27 |
Independence Day |
Sun |
Dec.29 |
In addition to above eight legal holidays, Mongolians celebrate many other holidays, such as Constitution Day, Valentine’ s Day, Soldier’s Day, Elder’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Christmas Day, Halloween etc.
New Year’s day – the 1st day of January is a day off in Mongolia. Celebrations start the 31th of December with special dinner and champagne. After a speech of Mongolian president, countdown starts. 10 seconds later, every family is opening the Champagne.
Lunar New Year - 1st day of the lunar new year and traditional family festival in Mongolia. Honor the elderly people and visit relatives;
International Women’s Day
Children’s Day
Naadam holiday – the biggest event of the year in Mongolia for tourists, from July 11 – to 13, highlights Mongolia’s three manly sports’- horse racing, wrestling and archery.
Republic Day – establishment of the Mongolian People's Republic on November 26, 1924.
Chingghis Khaan’s Birthday – 1st day of the 1st winter month on Mongolian Lunar Calendar, honor the Chingghis Khaan statue and flag raising ceremony with military parade;
Independence Day – on 29th of December, Mongolia declared its independence after collapsing the Qing Dynasty.