Holidays
Chinggis Khaan's Birthday (Mongolian Pride Day)
A public holiday honouring Chinggis Khaan, with ceremonies at Sükhbaatar Square and events across the country.
Mongolians mark the birthday of Chinggis Khaan, founder of the Mongol Empire, on the first day of the first winter month of the lunar calendar. It's a public holiday, with ceremonies at the Chinggis Khaan statue on Sükhbaatar Square, exhibitions and concerts.
- When: Usually in November; the date follows the lunar calendar
- Where: Across Mongolia
- Region: Several regions
Tips
- Some offices close; museums and shops are usually open
Coming up next
- Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) (Late January to February; the date follows the lunar calendar)
- Khuvsgul Ice Festival (Usually early March)
- Thousand Camel Festival (Usually early March)
- Nauryz (Kazakh New Year) (22 March 2027)