National Security Officers Day is observed in Turkmenistan on September 30. Established by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in 2017, this official professional holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Ministry for National Security, which was formed on September 30, 1991. This ministry, largely composed of remnants from the KGB after the USSR's dissolution, is responsible for ensuring the security of citizens and society, as well as protecting state sovereignty and integrity. The laws On National Security of Turkmenistan, adopted in 2013, and On National Security Bodies of Turkmenistan, adopted in 2012, outline the principles of national security in the country. While it is a professional holiday, it is not a non-working day unless it falls on a weekend.