Slovenia Public Holidays 2026
Slovenia observes 15 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 |
| Feb 8 | Sunday | Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday | Public |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Carnival | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | St. George's Day | Observance |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Day of Uprising Against Occupation | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Primož Trubar Day | Observance |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Statehood Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation | Observance |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Return of Primorska to the Motherland | Observance |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | Slovenian Sports Day | Observance |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Sovereignty Day | Observance |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Reformation Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | Day of Remembrance for the Dead | Public |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | St. Martin's Day | Observance |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Rudolf Maister Day | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Independence and Unity 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 Slovenia
Public holidays in Slovenia 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 Slovenia have in 2026?
- Slovenia has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Slovenia?
- The next public holiday in Slovenia is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Slovenia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Slovenia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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