Romania Public Holidays 2026
Romania observes 16 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.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Saint John the Baptist | Public |
| Jan 24 | Saturday | Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 21 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Observance |
| May 31 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Day of the Romanians Everywhere, Romanian Businessperson Day | Observance |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | National Anthem Day | Observance |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Nov 30 | Monday | St Andrew's Day | Public |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | National holiday | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing 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 Romania
Public holidays in Romania 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 Romania have in 2026?
- Romania has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Romania?
- The next public holiday in Romania is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Romania?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Romania close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.