Recall that in early February of this year, the head of state signed a decree “On measures for the further development of domestic and pilgrimage tourism in Uzbekistan.”

According to the document, during the main holidays, Uzbeks will rest for at least three days. In particular, the republic established at least three non-working days for the national holiday of Navruz, Independence Day and the New Year, as well as the religious holidays “Ramazon Hayit” (Eid al-Fitr) and “Kurban Hayit” (Eid al-Adha).

Also on May 10, the president signed a decree “On amendments and additions to the presidential decree on the establishment of additional non-working days during the celebration of official dates and the postponement of day-offs in 2021.”

The document states that the following days are declared holidays for all, regardless of the working week mode:

• May 15 (Saturday);
• 21 July (Wednesday);
• 22 July (Thursday);

In addition, the republic postponed the following weekends:

• from July 17 (Saturday) to July 21 (Wednesday);
• from July 24 (Saturday) to July 22 (Thursday).

Earlier, it was reported that residents of Uzbekistan enjoyed four-day holidays in Eid al-Fitr.