October 1 – Day of Teachers and Mentors

October 1 – Day of Teachers and Mentors

This holiday has been celebrated in Uzbekistan since 1997 in accordance with the Decree of President Islam Karimov of December 27, 1996.

In his congratulations addressed then to teachers and mentors, the head of Uzbekistan highly appreciated their work, noting the complexity and importance of the work of each teacher, and thanked for the fact that, "not sparing their knowledge and experience, talent and skill, warmth, strength and energy, showing the best human qualities, wholeheartedly serve the cause of education and enlightenment."

In the Republic, special attention is paid to the constant improvement of the education system, the construction, reconstruction of educational institutions, the expansion of the system of preschool education institutions, and a radical improvement in the quality of general secondary education.

On the basis of the adopted legislative acts in the field, consistent work is being carried out to improve the quality of education, train highly qualified personnel, expand the network of preschool and school educational institutions, and improve conditions in them for the comprehensive development of children.

The Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan conducts educational projects, creative competitions, conferences of teachers aimed at improving the professional skills of teachers. The contests "Best Teacher of the Year", "Best School of the Year", "Best Psychologist of the Year", "Best Educator of the Year" are an important factor in popularizing advanced work experience in the field, comprehensive support of selfless teachers.

On this day, schoolchildren, students, and all residents of the country congratulate teachers, teachers and mentors of all educational institutions on their professional holiday, which is considered one of the most significant and solemn of the year. In Uzbekistan, the attitude towards teachers and mentors has always been special, and today people of this profession are still immensely respected, appreciating their work and selfless care for the younger generation.

January 1 – New Year
January 14 – Defenders of the Motherland Day
March 8 – International Women's Day
March 21 – Navruz
May 9 – Day of Remembrance and Honor
September 1 – Independence Day
December 8 – Constitution Day
Ruza Hayit (Iid al-Fitr)
Kurban Khayit (Iid al-Adha)