Public Holidays in Romania 2026 – National & Orthodox Holidays
Romania observes a set of statutory non-working public holidays rooted in Orthodox Christian tradition and national history. Holiday rules are defined by labor law, with occasional government-approved bridging days.
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Public Holidays in Romania 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Remarks / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day (Anul Nou) | Statutory non-working day |
| January 2 | Friday | Second Day of New Year | Statutory non-working day |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany / Baptism of the Lord (Boboteaza) | Orthodox religious holiday |
| January 7 | Wednesday | Synaxis of St. John the Baptist | Orthodox religious holiday |
| January 24 | Saturday | Union of the Romanian Principalities | National holiday |
| April 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Religious holiday |
| April 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Religious holiday |
| April 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Holiday following Easter |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day | Statutory public holiday |
| June 1 | Monday | Children’s Day | Statutory non-working day |
| May 31 | Sunday | Orthodox Pentecost (Rusalii) | Religious observance |
| June 1 | Monday | Orthodox Pentecost Monday | Holiday following Pentecost |
| August 15 | Saturday | Dormition of the Virgin Mary | Orthodox religious holiday |
| November 30 | Monday | Feast of Saint Andrew | National holiday |
| December 1 | Tuesday | National Day / Great Union Day | Commemorates 1918 union |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Christian holiday |
| December 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Statutory holiday |
Public Holidays in Romania 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Remarks / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Statutory non-working day |
| January 2 | Thursday | Second Day of New Year | Statutory non-working day |
| January 6 | Monday | Epiphany (Boboteaza) | Orthodox religious holiday |
| January 7 | Tuesday | Synaxis of St. John the Baptist | Orthodox religious holiday |
| January 24 | Friday | Union of the Romanian Principalities | National holiday |
| April 18 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Religious holiday |
| April 20 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Religious holiday |
| April 21 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Holiday following Easter |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labor Day | Statutory public holiday |
| June 1 | Sunday | Children’s Day | Statutory holiday |
| June 8 | Sunday | Orthodox Pentecost | Religious observance |
| June 9 | Monday | Orthodox Pentecost Monday | Holiday following Pentecost |
| August 15 | Friday | Dormition of the Virgin Mary | Religious holiday |
| November 30 | Sunday | Feast of Saint Andrew | National holiday |
| December 1 | Monday | National Day / Great Union Day | National holiday |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Christian holiday |
| December 26 | Friday | Second Day of Christmas | Statutory holiday |
Observance Notes & Rules
- Romania’s public holidays are defined under national labor law.
- Orthodox Easter and Pentecost dates vary each year.
- In 2025 only, the government approved additional bridging days (January 3 and May 2).
- Employees working on public holidays are entitled to compensatory rest or at least 100% additional pay.
- Only statutory holidays apply nationwide; regional anniversaries do not automatically grant leave.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many public holidays does Romania have in 2026?
Romania has 15 statutory non-working public holidays in 2026.
Were there extra holidays in Romania in 2025?
Yes. The government approved January 3 and May 2 as one-time bridging days in 2025.
Do Orthodox holidays change every year?
Yes. Orthodox Easter and Pentecost are calculated using the Orthodox calendar and vary annually.
What happens if someone works on a public holiday?
They must receive compensatory time off or additional pay of at least 100%, as required by Romanian labor law.
Conclusion
Public holidays in Romania reflect Orthodox Christian traditions and key moments in national history. With movable religious dates and occasional government-approved bridging days, checking official announcements closer to each holiday remains important.
