Novruz in Azerbaijan
| Novruz | |
|---|---|
Azerbaijani youth celebrating Novruz. | |
| Observed by | Azerbaijanis |
| Type | Cultural |
| Significance | Vernal equinox; day of new year on the Solar Hijri calendar |
| Date | March 21 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Nowruz |
| Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan |
| Reference | 01161 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2016 (4th session) |
| List | Representative |
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Novruz (Azerbaijani: Novruz Bayramı) is a traditional holiday in Azerbaijan, which celebrates the astronomical spring equinox and the coming of Spring. When Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union, the celebration of Novruz was generally unofficial and at times even prohibited. Currently in Azerbaijan, Novruz is treated as an official public holiday. In accordance with Article 105 of the Labour Code of Azerbaijan passed in 2006, workers receive five days off for Novruz.
After neighboring Iran, Azerbaijan hosts the longest observance and number of public days related to Novruz, with a total (including weekend) of five days.