North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026
North Macedonia observes 12 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 6 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Jan 19 | Monday | Epiphany | Optional |
| Jan 27 | Tuesday | St. Sava | Optional |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Optional |
| Apr 8 | Wednesday | International Roma Day | Optional |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Optional |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 23 | Saturday | National Day of Authorities | Optional |
| May 24 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Optional |
| May 29 | Friday | Friday before Pentecost | Optional |
| May 31 | Sunday | Pentecost | Optional |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Day of the Republic | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Day of the Republic (substitute day) | Public |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Assumption | Optional |
| Sep 8 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Sep 28 | Monday | International Day of Bosniaks | Optional |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Revolution Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Optional |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Day of the Albanian Alphabet | Optional |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Saint Clement of Ohrid Day | Public |
| Dec 21 | Monday | Turkish Language Day | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Optional |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in North Macedonia
Public holidays in North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia have in 2026?
- North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in North Macedonia?
- The next public holiday in North Macedonia is Day of the Republic on August 2, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in North Macedonia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in North Macedonia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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