Public Holidays in Slovenia
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb8
Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday
In 2 daysPublic - Feb15
Carnival
In 9 daysObservance - Mar8
International Women's Day
In 30 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(2 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 2FriNew Year's DayPublic
February(2 holidays)
- 8SunPrešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural HolidayPublic
- 15SunCarnivalObservance
March(1 holiday)
- 8SunInternational Women's DayObservance
April(4 holidays)
- 5SunEaster SundayPublic
- 6MonEaster MondayPublic
- 23ThuSt. George's DayObservance
- 27MonDay of Uprising Against OccupationPublic
May(3 holidays)
- 1FriLabour DayPublic
- 2SatLabour DayPublic
- 24SunPentecostPublic
June(2 holidays)
- 8MonPrimož Trubar DayObservance
- 25ThuStatehood DayPublic
August(2 holidays)
- 15SatAssumptionPublic
- 17MonUnification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother NationObservance
September(2 holidays)
- 15TueReturn of Primorska to the MotherlandObservance
- 23WedSlovenian Sports DayObservance
October(2 holidays)
- 25SunSovereignty DayObservance
- 31SatReformation DayPublic
November(3 holidays)
- 1SunDay of Remembrance for the DeadPublic
- 11WedSt. Martin's DayObservance
- 23MonRudolf Maister DayObservance
December(3 holidays)
- 6SunSaint Nicholas DayObservance
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 26SatIndependence and Unity DayPublic
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Slovenia
Public holidays in Slovenia. 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 Slovenia Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 15 public holidays in Slovenia 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.