Azerbaijan

National days and holidays

• 20 January 20 January Martyrs' DayNational day of mourning for those killed when Soviet troops entered Baku in 1990.
• 26 February Khojaly Remembrance DayRemembers the civilians killed in Khojaly in 1992.
• March Eid al-FitrThe religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, with a date that changes every year.
• 21 March NowruzThe spring and new year festival celebrated with feasts and public festivities across the Turkic world.
• May Eid al-AdhaThe major religious festival of sacrifice, lasting several days, with a date that changes every year.
• 28 May Azerbaijan Republic DayA national holiday marking the 1918 proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
• September Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in BakuA Formula 1 race held on the Baku City Circuit, with a date that varies by season calendar.
• 3 October Turkic States Cooperation DayAnniversary of the Nakhchivan Agreement of 3 October 2009, which founded the Turkic Council.
• 18 October Azerbaijan Independence DayA public holiday marking the adoption of the 1991 constitutional act on Azerbaijan's independence.
• 8 November Azerbaijan Victory DayA public holiday commemorating the victory in the 2020 Karabakh war.
• 9 November Azerbaijan National Flag DayCelebrates the adoption of Azerbaijan's blue, red and green flag.
• 12 November Azerbaijan Constitution DayThe day independent Azerbaijan's constitution was adopted in 1995.
• 31 December World Azerbaijanis Solidarity DayCelebrates the unity of Azerbaijanis around the world, together with New Year's Eve.

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Diplomacy

Phone call from Ankara and political messages amid tension

Oxu.az reports on a telephone conversation held on October 21 between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. According to the report, such a call is not only a diplomatic contact but also a message indicating the direction in which political relations between the two countries may develop.

Oxu.azOctober 22, 2026, 21:12

Environment & Climate

Azerbaijan approves net-zero emissions strategy by 2060

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov approved the “Long-term low-carbon development strategy of Azerbaijan” on October 22, 2026. The strategy envisages net-zero emissions by 2060. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources announced the decision.

TrendOctober 22, 2026, 20:17

Sports

Dates Announced for FIFA U-20 World Cup Co-Hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

The dates of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will co-host, have been officially announced at a meeting of the FIFA Council Bureau. Modern.az, citing the Azerbaijan Football Federation (AFFA), reports the news. The tournament will take place from 17 September to 9 October 2027, with 24 teams taking part.

Modern.azOctober 22, 2026, 19:39

Diplomacy

Mark Carney in Ankara: Turkey and Canada Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on an official visit to Turkey. According to Anadolu, a ceremony welcoming Carney was held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where he was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A 21-gun salute was fired in honour of the Canadian prime minister.

Haqqin.azOctober 22, 2026, 18:31

Energy

QazaqGaz and CNPC discuss Severny-1 exploration project

Kazakhstan's QazaqGaz National Company and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have discussed prospects for expanding strategic cooperation, including the Severny-1 exploration project. QazaqGaz Management Board Chairman Alibek Zhamauov met with CNPC President Zhou Xinhuai.

TrendOctober 22, 2026, 17:37

Diplomacy

Pashinyan says Armenia working with Azerbaijan and Türkiye to reopen border

Armenia continues to hold discussions with Azerbaijan and Türkiye on reopening the Armenia–Türkiye border, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on October 22. Speaking at his regular briefing after a government session, he acknowledged that Azerbaijan has certain reservations on the issue, but stressed that Yerevan remains engaged in efforts to find mutually acceptable solutions.

AzernewsOctober 22, 2026, 16:59

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