Civil Aviation Worker’s Day is observed in Turkmenistan every May 4. This professional holiday commemorates the establishment of a modern civil aviation infrastructure in the country, initiated by a decree from President Saparmurat Niyazov in 1992. The history of civil aviation in Turkmenistan dates back to 1927, with the first air route connecting Türkmenabat and Daşoguz. The day also marks the anniversary of Turkmenistan Airlines, the national carrier founded on May 4, 1992, which was notable for being the first airline in the former Soviet Union to acquire a Boeing 737-300. Turkmenistan joined the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1993, and the first flight in independent Turkmenistan took place on April 19, 1993. Celebrations typically honor the contributions of civil aviation workers and the development of the aviation sector in the country.