Kyrgyzstan

National days and holidays

• 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.
• 31 August Kyrgyzstan Independence DayA national holiday marking the 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
• 23 September Kyrgyz Language DayMarks the 1989 law that made Kyrgyz the state language.
• 3 October Turkic States Cooperation DayAnniversary of the Nakhchivan Agreement of 3 October 2009, which founded the Turkic Council.
• 7 November Days of History and Remembrance of AncestorsPublic holiday in Kyrgyzstan on 7–8 November to remember history and ancestors.

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Health

Jalal-Abad to receive 1 billion soms for cardiology complex

The government of Kyrgyzstan has allocated 1 billion soms to build the Southern Regional Scientific Cardiology Complex in Jalal-Abad region. President Sadyr Japarov announced the funding while meeting residents and activists of Manas city and Suzak district.

KabarOctober 22, 2026, 20:49

Society

Kyrgyz First Lady Aigul Japarova Speaks at Child Well-being Summit in Samarkand

Kyrgyz First Lady Aigul Japarova visited an exhibition held as part of the World Summit « Investing in Children's Well-being », which takes place on October 21–22 in Samarkand. First ladies of Uzbekistan, Turkey, Lebanon and Pakistan, along with other high-level guests, also attended the exhibition. The exhibition was devoted to Uzbekistan's reforms aimed at protecting children's health, safeguarding their rights and creating conditions for their development.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 22, 2026, 19:55

Education

Kyrgyzstan Aims to Fully Resolve School Shortage by 2028

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has set a goal to fully resolve the shortage of schools in the country by 2028. Japarov made the statement while meeting with residents of Bazar-Korgon district, according to a report from the Kabar news agency, datelined Bishkek and dated 22 October 2026.

KabarOctober 22, 2026, 19:09

Economy

Money transfers to Kyrgyzstan fell in August 2026

Total money transfers to Kyrgyzstan in August 2026 amounted to $269.6 million, according to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was $9.9 million less than in July 2026.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 22, 2026, 18:54

Education

Kyrgyzstan hands Starlink terminals to 25 schools

Ulan Mamatkanov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, took part in an event handing over Starlink terminals to 25 schools in various regions of the country. The equipment was provided free of charge by the company and given to educational institutions to provide access to high-speed satellite internet.

KnewsOctober 22, 2026, 18:23

Education

Kyrgyzstan aims to resolve school shortage by 2028

Kyrgyzstan has set a goal to completely resolve its school shortage by 2028. President Sadyr Japarov announced the target during a meeting with residents of the Bazar-Korgon district. The report is based on a Kabar dispatch from Bishkek dated October 22, 2026.

KabarOctober 22, 2026, 15:57

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