Initially founded in 1925 with the same name, it is part of Kerkin Region of the Turkmen SSR.

When Kerkin was abolished five years later, precisely at September 1930, Halaç became directly subordinate to the Turkmen government.

In November 1939, Halaç moved to the newly formed Chardzhou region.

In December 1943, the Halachsky district moved to the newly formed Kerkin region.

In January 1947, Kerkin was abolished and Halaç returned to the Chardzhou region.