On 11 February between 4 and 6 AM, Shagaa, the Lunar New Year, will come to Tuva. On the proposal of Buddhists of Tuva, the Supreme Khural of the republic unanimously declared this day to be a holiday.

A day off for welcoming the Buddhist new Year is stipulated in the Constitution of Tuva as a day off.

However, this is a floating date, and every year the Buddhist organization of Tuva has to go to the parliament for approval of the date as calculated.