Public Holidays in Serbia 2025
Serbia observes a mix of statutory non-working holidays and working remembrance or cultural days. Some non-religious holidays, when they fall on a Sunday, are shifted to the next working day.
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Serbia Public Holidays in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Statutory non-working day |
| January 2 | Thursday | Second Day of New Year | Statutory non-working day |
| January 7 | Tuesday | Orthodox Christmas Day | Non-working religious holiday (Serbian Orthodox calendar) |
| February 15 | Saturday | Statehood Day (Sretenje) | National public holiday |
| February 16 | Sunday | Statehood Day Holiday | Continued observance |
| February 17 | Monday | Statehood Day Holiday | Extended observance |
| April 18 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Movable religious holiday |
| April 21 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Religious holiday following Orthodox Easter |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Statutory non-working holiday |
| May 2 | Friday | Labour Day Holiday | Additional non-working day |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Armistice Day | Commemorative non-working holiday |
Other Observed / Working Holidays & Remembrance Dates
- Saint Sava’s Day (27 January) – Cultural / working observance, widely noted in schools.
- Holocaust & WWII Remembrance Day (22 April) – Commemorative working observance.
- Victory Day (9 May) – Working observance marking WWII victory.
- Saint Vitus’ Day (Vidovdan, 28 June) – Historical remembrance day.
- Day of Serb Unity (15 September) – National remembrance/cultural observance.
- WWII Serbian Victims Day (21 October) – Day of remembrance for civilian victims.
Observance Rules & Notes
- Non-religious statutory holidays that fall on a Sunday are moved to the next working day.
- Religious holidays follow the Serbian Orthodox (Julian) calendar, so dates differ from Western Easter/Christmas.
- Working observance days do not automatically grant leave, but are nationally recognized.
- The government may declare additional days off via decree.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many official non-working holidays does Serbia have in 2025?
There are seven official statutory non-working holidays in 2025, extended over multiple days for some observances.
Does Serbia shift holidays when they fall on a weekend?
Yes. If a non-religious public holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday becomes the observed day off.
Are all remembrance days non-working holidays?
No. Many remembrance dates are working observances and do not include a mandatory day off.
When is Statehood Day?
Statehood Day (Sretenje) is celebrated from 15–17 February each year.
Conclusion
Public holidays in Serbia combine religious, national, and cultural observances. Alongside New Year, Easter, Labour Day, and Statehood Day, several remembrance dates are also recognised nationwide, even if not all are non-working days.
