This week, August 11–17, 2025, Mongolia Weekly Highlights bring a variety of events nationwide. In Ulaanbaatar, online registration for first-grade public school enrollment begins on August 12. Therefore, families should register their children early for the 2025-2026 academic year. Meanwhile, on the same day, Mongolia observes International Youth Day, celebrating its youth.
Furthermore, on August 13, the Cabinet will meet at the State Palace to discuss key national matters. Then, on August 14, the country marks National Prosecutor’s Office Day, honoring legal professionals. Additionally, August 17 recognizes National Energy Sector Workers’ Day, celebrating workers’ contributions.
Moreover, citizens actively participate through digital platforms. For instance, the government collects feedback on the 2026 draft budget via “E-Mongolia.” Besides this, back-to-school trade fairs are held at 19 locations across Ulaanbaatar’s nine districts. Consequently, families can easily prepare for the upcoming school year.
In addition, preschool registration remains open until August 18 via “E-Mongolia.” At the same time, lawyer candidates continue registering for the professional exam, which lasts 45 days. Also, the “Golden Autumn-2025” potato and vegetable fair is ongoing at four district sites and will soon expand to all nine districts.
Culturally, the National Museum hosts the “Mongol Avdar” exhibition until the end of August. Meanwhile, locally, the “Khongoryn Shigshmel Khurd” horse racing festival takes place in Bayankhongor on August 12-13. Likewise, title-bestowing ceremonies honor top horse trainers and wrestlers in Selenge, Dornod, and Dornogobi aimags on August 13 and 15.
On the international front, the Mongolian National Team competes in the World Combat Games from August 7-17 in Chengdu, China. They participate in various sports, including jiu-jitsu, powerlifting, billiards, and sambo wrestling.
Finally, Mongolian music resonates abroad as Bold Dorjsuren, a State Premium laureate, tours the United States. He performs in Salt Lake City on August 12, then Chicago on August 15 and 16, and concludes in Washington, D.C., on August 17. In summary, Mongolia Weekly Highlights showcase a nation full of pride, culture, and progress this week.
