Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year)
Цагаан сар
Details
- Country
Mongolia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 3 months before
Notes
Mongolia's most important holiday. Three-day Lunar New Year celebration with family visits, traditional food (buuz dumplings), wrestling, and gift-giving. Bituun (New Year's Eve) precedes it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) a public holiday in Mongolia?
- Yes, Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) is an official public holiday in Mongolia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) 2026?
- Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) 2026 falls on February 17, 2026 – February 19, 2026.
- What is Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) called locally in Mongolia?
- Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) is locally known as "Цагаан сар" in Mongolia.