A Drop of Water Is a Grain of Gold is a national holiday observed in Turkmenistan every first Sunday of April. Established by Presidential Decree in 1995, the holiday emphasizes the value of water in the country's dry desert climate, symbolizing its worth as "a grain of gold." Celebrations include various concerts and theater performances held across the nation. The holiday also serves as a professional celebration for employees in the water management sector, a critical area of the national economy. The President of Turkmenistan traditionally delivers a congratulatory speech to honor these workers during the festivities.