The procedure for establishing and celebrating holidays in Uzbekistan is being regulated by law

Procedure for establishing and celebrating holidays in Uzbekistan is being regulated by law

A draft law "On Holidays" has been prepared in Uzbekistan, which envisages the introduction of a unified procedure for establishing, organizing, and holding holidays.

According to the document, it is proposed to divide holidays in the country into four categories: public holidays, professional holidays, holidays related to significant dates, and holidays related to international dates.

9 public holidays are specified in the draft. Among them are New Year, Women's Day, Navruz, Day of Remembrance and Honor, Independence Day, Teacher and Mentor Day, Constitution Day, as well as the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

These public holidays are intended to be designated as non-working days.

The draft law also provides a unified list of professional holidays. In particular, June 27 is designated as Press and Mass Media Workers' Day, August 20 as Entrepreneurs' Day, October 25 as Internal Affairs Bodies Workers' Day, and November 11 as Trade Unions Day of Uzbekistan.

According to the proposed procedure, public and professional holidays may be established by law, significant dates based on Presidential decrees and decisions, and holidays related to international dates by the Cabinet of Ministers.

In addition, the tasks of responsible organizations regarding compliance with public safety, medical services, fire, and sanitary regulations during the organization of holiday events are being clarified.

The draft also provides that employers may pay employees additional incentive bonuses on the occasion of holidays.

Furthermore, it is established that celebrating holidays that incite national, racial, ethnic, or religious hatred shall be prohibited.

As a reminder, this document is currently a draft law, and the norms contained in it will enter into force after the relevant procedures.