Serbia Public Holidays 2026
Serbia observes 11 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 2 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas | Public |
| Jan 27 | Tuesday | Saint Sava Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Optional |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Optional |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Optional |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Optional |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Holocaust Remembrance Day | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory Day | Observance |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Optional |
| Jun 28 | Sunday | Saint Vitus Day | Observance |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | World War II Serbian Victims Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | Public |
| 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 Serbia
Public holidays in Serbia 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 Serbia have in 2026?
- Serbia has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Serbia?
- The next public holiday in Serbia is Armistice Day on November 11, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Serbia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Serbia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.