Saturday · Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
in 61dPublic
30
Nov
St. Andrew's Day
Monday · Sfântul Andrei
in 168dPublic
1
Dec
National Day/Great Union
Tuesday · Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
in 169dPublic
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Crăciunul
in 193dPublic
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Crăciunul
in 194dPublic
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Romania
In 2026, Romania has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 5. 5 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15) to St. Andrew's Day (November 30): 107 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Day after New Year's Day
January 2 · Friday
Good Friday
April 10 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 13 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Children's Day
June 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 1 · Monday
St. Andrew's Day
November 30 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Romania have in 2026?+
Romania has 17 official public holidays in 2026, with January being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Romania?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Romania in 2026?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Romania?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Union Day/Small Union (January 24), Easter Sunday (April 12), Pentecost (May 31), Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).