Public Holidays in Mongolia
Updated: Oct 20
Mongolia has nine official public holidays: New Year's Day (1 January), Tsagaan Sar — the Mongolian Lunar New Year (three days, usually in February), International Women's Day (8 March), Buddha Day (lunar calendar, May or June), Children's Day (1 June), the Naadam holiday (11–15 July), Chinggis Khaan's birthday (lunar calendar, usually in November), Republic Day (26 November) and Independence Day (29 December). During Naadam and Tsagaan Sar, government offices, banks and many shops close, so book tours, trains and domestic flights ahead if you travel on those dates.
Public holidays in the World
All countries have a national public holiday or legal holiday. There are two types of public holiday. The public holiday is a global day of celebrations and special day celebrations in the country.
Every country has a special national public holiday. Every year the government declares public holidays in that year. In public holidays, people rest and celebrate that celebration. The public holiday is a historical day or national celebration. Every public holiday has an exclusive mean in the country.
In the world, Cambodia leads the rank for the most public holidays with 28 days observed annually. The world rank:
Cambodia 28 days
Sri Lanka 25 days
India and Kazakhstan 21days
Colombia, Philippines and Trinidad, Tobago 18 days
China and Hong Kong 17 days
Thailand, Turkey, and Pakistan 16 days
Mongolian public holidays
Mongolia has a dedicated Public Holidays Law. It currently recognises nine official public holidays — around 15 calendar days in total each year, once the multi-day Tsagaan Sar and Naadam breaks are counted.
1. New year (January 1)
New year in Ulaanbaatar
On the first of January, this is the first day of the new year. All the people spend the whole day with their family at home.
2. Lunar New Year (February) - Traditional Mongolian Holiday
Most of the Asian counties celebrate Lunar new year. This is the new year by the lunisolar calendar. This celebration becomes in the first, second, and third days of spring first mount. The lunar new year usually occasions in February. During three days people celebrate Lunar New Year.
traditional Mongolian food 
Tsagaan sar 
Tsagaan sar Clothes
The lunar new year is one of the big traditional Mongolian celebrations. Mongolians call Tsagaan Sar. It means the white moon. During the Tsagaan Sar, people visit all their relatives home.
3. International women’s day (March 8)
This is a global celebration to protect women's rights. In 1911, The first International women’s day occurred and supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.
In Mongolia, that day is a public holiday. During IWD, people celebrate and organise activities that relate to women's rights. Sometimes people do demonstrations that day.
4. Children’s day (June 1)
We celebrate International children’s day on the first of June every year. During the day, parents spend the whole day with their children.
Moreover, there are so many activities organised in Mongolia. We try to make happy every single child.
5. Naadam Festival (July 11 to 15) - Traditional Mongolian Holiday
The Naadam Festival is a Mongolian traditional national celebration. Moreover, the Naadam festival is a public holiday.
Traditional Mongolian Archery 
Mongolian wrestling 
Mongolia horse racing
During the Naadam festival, Mongolians celebrate and rest for five days. In Naadam’s public holiday, most of the local people go to the countryside. This is one of the great holidays in the summertime. The main festival days with wrestling, horse racing and archery are 11–13 July in Ulaanbaatar — read our full Naadam Festival guide for details.
6. Chinggis Khaan’s birthday
Chinggis khan is a great king of the Mongol Empire. We can't imagine Mongolia without Chinggis Khan. He founded the great Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Thus, Mongolians celebrate his birthday every year. Moreover, this is a public holiday.
However, his birthday occurs another day every year because we count his birthday by the lunisolar calendar. About Chinggis Khaan’s birthday, researchers divide two parts cause of source. Some researchers consider Chinggis Khaan born on the 16th day of the first mount of summer by the lunisolar calendar. However, most researchers believe Chinggis Khaan born in 1st day of the first month of winter. Because it based on “Arvan buyant nomiin tsagaan tuuh”. Khubilai khaan, who was one of the Mongolian king and Chinggis khaan’s grandson, wrote that source. That is the main reason why most researchers support.
Chinggis Khaan 
Chinggis Khaan 
Chinggis Khaan
So Mongolians celebrate Chinggis Khan’s birthday in 1st day of the first mount of winter by the lunisolar calendar. This day is one of the proud days for Mongolians. On that day, the Mongolian government organises activities in Chinggis Khan’s square to Chinggis Khan’s statue.
7. Republic day (November 26)
After the Mongolian Revolution of 1921, we established our First Constitution Law on the 26th of November 1924.
The constitution law is one of the critical proof of the country’s independence. Moreover, we officially declared our Republic. So that day is a significant and proud day for Mongolians.
8. Independence day (December 29)
As a result of The National freedom Revolution of 1911, we finally declared our independence from Manchu. It began in 1755. We exalted VIII Bogd Jibzundamba whom Mongolian political and religion mixed king with endless authority.
Moreover, we established our government with five ministries on the 29th of December 1911. That day is a precious day for Mongolians. Thus, we celebrate Independence day to remember and realise our Independence value.
Public Holidays in Mongolia: FAQ
How many public holidays does Mongolia have?
Mongolia has nine official public holidays. Because Tsagaan Sar lasts three days and the Naadam break runs five days (11–15 July), that adds up to roughly 15 non-working days per year. Three of the holidays — Tsagaan Sar, Buddha Day and Chinggis Khaan's birthday — follow the lunar calendar, so their dates change every year.
When is the Naadam holiday in Mongolia?
The national Naadam public holiday runs 11–15 July every year, with the main festival events — wrestling, horse racing and archery — held on 11–13 July in Ulaanbaatar. If you plan to visit in July, book accommodation and tours several months ahead, and check our month-by-month guide to the best season for Mongolia tours.
When is Tsagaan Sar in 2027?
Tsagaan Sar follows the lunisolar calendar. In 2026 it fell on 18–20 February, and in 2027 it is expected on 7–9 February. Families serve mountains of buuz dumplings and traditional white foods — see our guide to Mongolian food and drink for what's on the table.
Is everything closed on Mongolian public holidays?
Government offices and banks close on public holidays, and during Tsagaan Sar and Naadam many shops and restaurants in Ulaanbaatar close or shorten their hours for a few days. Tourist services keep running — tours, ger camps and hotels operate through the holidays, and Naadam itself is the busiest travel week of the year.
Do I need a visa to visit Mongolia during the holidays?
Travelers from 34 countries can currently enter Mongolia visa-free for up to 30 days under an exemption that runs until 31 December 2026. For the details and what may change in 2027, see our Mongolia visa-free travel guide.
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