Montenegro Public Holidays 2025
Montenegro observes 20 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Jan 7 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 8 | Wednesday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Jan 14 | Tuesday | Orthodox New Year | Observance |
| Jan 27 | Monday | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Laylat al-Bara'at | Observance |
| Mar 1 | Saturday | First day of Ramadan | Observance |
| Mar 27 | Thursday | Laylat al-Qadr | Observance |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 13 | Sunday | Pesach | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Sunday (day off in lieu) | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 21 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 22 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Observance |
| Jul 13 | Sunday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Jul 14 | Monday | Statehood Day (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Jul 15 | Tuesday | Statehood Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Observance |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Observance |
| Sep 23 | Tuesday | Rosh Hashanah | Observance |
| Oct 2 | Thursday | Yom Kippur | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Montenegro
Public holidays in Montenegro are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Montenegro have in 2025?
- Montenegro has 20 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Montenegro?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Montenegro close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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