The new academic year will start on September 4

On the occasion of Independence Day, Uzbeks will be on holiday for 3 consecutive days.

According to the Regulation "On General Secondary Education," approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 140 of March 15, 2017, the academic year in general education institutions begins on September 2.

However, by the relevant decree of the President, due to the coincidence of "September 1 - Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan" in 2024 with Sunday - weekends, this holiday was moved to September 2, 2024.

According to the decree, Tuesday, September 3, is also set as an additional day off for all employees, regardless of the type of working week.

Thus, Uzbeks will be resting for 3 consecutive days on the occasion of Independence Day. The 2024/2025 academic year will start on September 4.

Employees working in a six-day work week on Saturday, August 31, may leave work 1 hour ahead of schedule.

Because according to Article 187 of the Labor Code, on the eve of non-working holidays, the duration of daily work is reduced for all employees by at least 1 hour.