Montenegro Public Holidays 2026
Montenegro observes 23 public holidays in 2026. 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 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Orthodox New Year | Observance |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Observance |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Laylat al-Bara'at | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | First day of Ramadan | Observance |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Laylat al-Qadr | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Pesach | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Sunday (day off in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 21 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 22 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Observance |
| Jul 13 | Monday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Observance |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Observance |
| Sep 12 | Saturday | Rosh Hashanah | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | 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 2026?
- Montenegro has 23 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Montenegro?
- The next public holiday in Montenegro is Yom Kippur on September 21, 2026.
- 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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