Uzbek National Holidays

October 1, Teachers’ and Mentors’ Day 
True to its name, Teachers’ and Mentors’ Day in Uzbekistan is an 
opportunity to express gratitude to those who have impacted lives through 
education. Like all Uzbekistan holidays, it reflects an important cultural value, for 
the people of Uzbekistan have long held a special respect for educators: it is not 
unusual for teachers to be invited to a family wedding or celebration, where they 
are shown special honor, and students will sometimes stay in contact with a 
beloved teacher even after they have grown and are raising children and 
grandchildren of their own. 
In the days leading up to Teachers’ and Mentors’ Day, various events are 
held in every school, from preschool up through university. Special performances, 
matinees and concerts are staged, and teachers are gifted with flowers, cards and 
chocolates. Some graduates will even return to congratulate former teachers on 
this day.
December 8, Constitution Day 
The Constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted on December 8, 1992, having 
been preceded by 2.5 years of arduous work by the Constitutional Commission. 

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When drafting the constitution, international expertise and the national situation 
was taken into account. 
December 8 is a public holiday in Uzbekistan and a day off of work. Streets 
are decorated with flags, while concerts, sporting events and exhibitions are held in 
the capital.
Uzbekistan is an incredibly rich country, first and foremost generously 
endowed with centuries-old traditions and architectural masterpieces that testify to 
a rich past. In order to preserve and popularize its historical-cultural monuments, 
Uzbekistan in 1993 joined the UN International Organization for Education, 
Science and Culture (UNESCO). Now four architectural complexes and five 
objects of intangible cultural heritage are represented in the UNESCO list of 
Uzbekistan, with more than 30 objects being at the stage of inclusion. The 
preserved cultural and natural monuments, which we’ll describe below, are of great 
value for the Uzbek people and all of humanity in a whole.