Public Holidays in Macedonia
Upcoming Holidays
- Mar20
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
In 42 daysPublic - Apr6
Easter Monday
In 59 daysOptional - Apr8
International Roma Day
In 61 daysOptional
Holiday Calendar
January(5 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 6TueOrthodox Christmas EveOptional
- 7WedOrthodox ChristmasPublic
- 19MonEpiphanyOptional
- 27TueSt. SavaOptional
March(1 holiday)
- 20FriEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Public
April(5 holidays)
- 6MonEaster MondayOptional
- 8WedInternational Roma DayOptional
- 10FriOrthodox Good FridayOptional
- 12SunOrthodox EasterPublic
- 13MonOrthodox Easter MondayPublic
May(7 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 23SatNational Day of AuthoritiesOptional
- 24SunSaints Cyril and Methodius DayPublic
- 25MonSaints Cyril and Methodius Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
- 27WedFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Optional
- 29FriFriday before PentecostOptional
- 31SunPentecostOptional
August(3 holidays)
- 2SunDay of the RepublicPublic
- 3MonDay of the Republic (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
- 28FriAssumptionOptional
September(3 holidays)
- 8TueIndependence DayPublic
- 21MonYom KippurOptional
- 28MonInternational Day of BosniaksOptional
October(3 holidays)
- 11SunRevolution DayPublic
- 12MonRevolution Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
- 23FriDay of the Macedonian Revolutionary StrugglePublic
November(2 holidays)
- 1SunAll Saints' DayOptional
- 22SunDay of the Albanian AlphabetOptional
December(3 holidays)
- 8TueSaint Clement of Ohrid DayPublic
- 21MonTurkish Language DayOptional
- 25FriChristmas DayOptional
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Macedonia
Public holidays in Macedonia. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Macedonia Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 15 public holidays in Macedonia with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.