The Republic of North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia

                        Public holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayНова ГодинаPublic Holiday
                        January 7, 2026WednesdayПрв ден БожикPublic Holiday
                        March 20, 2026FridayРамазан БајрамPublic Holiday
                        April 12, 2026SundayПрв ден ВелигденPublic Holiday
                        April 13, 2026MondayВтор ден ВелигденPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2026FridayДен на трудотPublic Holiday
                        May 24, 2026SundayСв. Кирил и МетодијPublic Holiday
                        May 25, 2026MondayСв. Кирил и Методиј (заменет ден)Public Holiday
                        August 2, 2026SundayДен на РепубликатаPublic Holiday
                        August 3, 2026MondayДен на Републиката (заменет ден)Public Holiday
                        September 8, 2026TuesdayДен на независностаPublic Holiday
                        October 11, 2026SundayДен на востаниетоPublic Holiday
                        October 12, 2026MondayДен на востанието (заменет ден)Public Holiday
                        October 23, 2026FridayДен на македонската револуционерна борбаPublic Holiday
                        December 8, 2026TuesdayСв. Климент ОхридскиPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayНова ГодинаPublic Holiday
                        January 7, 2027ThursdayПрв ден БожикPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2027TuesdayРамазан БајрамPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2027SaturdayДен на трудотPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2027SundayПрв ден ВелигденPublic Holiday
                        May 3, 2027MondayВтор ден ВелигденPublic Holiday
                        May 24, 2027MondayСв. Кирил и МетодијPublic Holiday
                        August 2, 2027MondayДен на РепубликатаPublic Holiday
                        September 8, 2027WednesdayДен на независностаPublic Holiday
                        October 11, 2027MondayДен на востаниетоPublic Holiday
                        October 23, 2027SaturdayДен на македонската револуционерна борбаPublic Holiday
                        December 8, 2027WednesdayСв. Климент ОхридскиPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in The Republic of North Macedonia?

                        The number of public holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in The Republic of North Macedonia?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in The Republic of North Macedonia that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in The Republic of North Macedonia with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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