Kazakhstan marks Peopleâs Unity Day 1 May 2021 09:00 Share in: NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM â Kazakhstan has been marking the 1st of May - Peopleâs Unity Day since 1996, Kazinform correspondent reports. Related news Back in 1995 First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan-Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev decreed to institute the Peopleâs Unity Day to be observed on the 1 st of May. «This day is the day of our unity, holiday of our friendship and accord,» Elbasy commented on his decision. Elbasy stressed that interethnic accord is the pillar of every country and nation. All Kazakhstanâs achievements recognized by the global community is based on joint efforts of the Kazakhstani people who live in peace and accord for the sake of the future of the country and their children.