United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Turkmenistan
United Kingdom Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Turkmen and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkmenistan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Turkmenistan including and Ashgabat.
2 - Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Turkmen citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Turkmenistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Turkmenistan?
The British representative offices in Turkmenistan will be closed in observance of the following Turkmen and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 14 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Turkmenistan
London, United Kingdom time is 5:00 hours behind Ashgabat, Turkmenistan