The following is the official list of holidays for the Embassy of India in Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) for the year 2026. This list combines major Indian national holidays and local public holidays observed in Turkmenistan.
EMBASSY OF INDIA, ASHGABAT: HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2026
| No. | Holiday | Date | Day |
| 1 | New Year’s Day | January 01 | Thursday |
| 2 | Republic Day (India) | January 26 | Monday |
| 3 | Holi | March 04 | Wednesday |
| 4 | Id-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan)* | March 21 | Saturday |
| 5 | Ram Navami | March 26 | Thursday |
| 6 | Good Friday | April 03 | Friday |
| 7 | Buddha Purnima | May 01 | Friday |
| 8 | Constitution Day (Turkmenistan) | May 18 | Monday |
| 9 | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)* | May 27 | Wednesday |
| 10 | Independence Day (India) | August 15 | Saturday |
| 11 | Janmashtami | September 04 | Friday |
| 12 | Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 02 | Friday |
| 13 | Remembrance Day (Turkmenistan) | October 06 | Tuesday |
| 14 | Dussehra | October 20 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Diwali (Deepavali) | November 08 | Sunday |
| 16 | Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 24 | Tuesday |
| 17 | Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
*Islamic holidays are subject to moon sighting and may vary by one day.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TRAVELERS
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Embassy Closures: The Embassy will be completely closed on the dates listed above. Consular services, including Indian Passport Renewals, will not be processed during these times.
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Passport Processing Time: Renewing an Indian passport in Ashgabat typically takes 3–4 weeks. If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, ensure your passport is renewed well in advance.
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Vietnam E-visa Updates: Once you receive your new passport from the Embassy, you must update your details with VisaOnlineVietnam. Your E-visa and the Mandatory 2026 Digital Arrival QR Code must match your new passport number exactly.
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Emergency Contact: For life-or-death emergencies involving Indian nationals outside of office hours, the Embassy usually maintains an emergency hotline (check their official site for the 24/7 duty officer number).