January 2, 2021 is declared a non-working day in Turkmenistan. The corresponding decree was signed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on December 30 "in order to create favorable conditions for the population of the country for the solemn celebration of the New Year and good rest."
The document instructs "all institutions, enterprises and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, to ensure the implementation of this decree."
Thus, residents of Turkmenistan will be able to celebrate the New Year and rest for three days in a row - from January 1 to January 3.
