Neutrality Day 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan celebrates a national public holiday called “Neutrality Day” every 12 December. This is a major holiday in the country and it’s background is the declaration of “permanent neutrality” the occurred in 1995.

In 2026, Neutrality Day falls on Saturday 12 December. The holiday will be on Sunday 12 December in 2027.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2026	12 Dec	Sat	Neutrality Day
2027	12 Dec	Sun	Neutrality Day
2028	12 Dec	Tue	Neutrality Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

After Turkmenistan broke away from the USSR in 1991, it soon took a neutral stand on most international disputes and in regard to its general political alignment. Its first president favoured neutrality, and that was the policy of the country practically from the beginning.

But it was only in 1995 that its “permanent neutrality” was declared. On 12 December, 1995, the UN recognised Turkmenistan as a “neutral” country that would not send any troops on UN peacekeeping missions.

Turkmenistan is not part of any military alliance and does not align itself with any other nation or group of nations. In fact, it is basically 100 percent isolated politically. And given the potential conflict between those in Turkmenistan who might sympathise with other countries, this neutral stance, like that of Switzerland, may well keep Turkmenistan out of any future wars.

On Neutrality Day, there are many parades, speeches, concerts, and official ceremonies throughout Turkmenistan. The main patriotic events, however, are held in Ashgabat, the capital.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	12 Dec	Fri	Neutrality Day
2024	12 Dec	Thu	Neutrality Day