Nuclear Worker Day
September 28, Sunday
History of the holiday
Kazakhstan holds a special place in the global nuclear sector. After the collapse of the USSR, the country inherited the largest uranium deposits and infrastructure related to nuclear research. In 2008, an official holiday was established in the Republic of Kazakhstan — Atomic Industry Worker Day, which coincided in date with the similar Russian holiday.
Significance of the holiday
The nuclear sector is of strategic importance for Kazakhstan.
* Kazakhstan is a world leader in uranium mining.
* The country has a National Nuclear Center conducting research in nuclear technologies.
* The atomic industry is connected not only to energy, but also to medicine, agriculture, and industrial technologies.
Celebration traditions
* awarding state and departmental honors to industry workers
* holding ceremonial meetings and gatherings with veterans of the atomic industry
* organizing scientific conferences and round tables
* promoting knowledge about peaceful use of atomic energy among youth
Interesting facts
* Kazakhstan provides up to 40% of the world's uranium production.
* The country hosts the unique Semipalatinsk Test Site, which played a major role in nuclear research history and later became a platform for peaceful projects.
* Kazakhstan actively cooperates with the IAEA, advocating for the peaceful use of atomic energy.
Nuclear Worker Day in other years
- 2021 September 28, Tuesday
- 2022 September 28, Wednesday
- 2023 September 28, Thursday
- 2024 September 28, Saturday
- 2026 September 28, Monday