Holiday calendar

Public holidays in North Macedonia

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around North Macedonia's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in North Macedonia

Sunday 11 OctoberRevolution Day · Ден на востанието
Monday 12 OctoberRevolution Day (substitute day) · Ден на востанието (заменет ден)
Friday 23 OctoberDay of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle · Ден на македонската револуционерна борба
Tuesday 8 DecemberSaint Clement of Ohrid Day · Св. Климент Охридски
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Нова Година
Thursday 7 January 2027Orthodox Christmas · Прв ден Божик
Tuesday 9 March 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · Рамазан Бајрам
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Ден на трудот
Sunday 2 May 2027Orthodox Easter · Прв ден Велигден
Monday 3 May 2027Orthodox Easter Monday · Втор ден Велигден
Monday 24 May 2027Saints Cyril and Methodius Day · Св. Кирил и Методиј
Monday 2 August 2027Day of the Republic · Ден на Републиката
Wednesday 8 September 2027Independence Day · Ден на независноста

All 2026 holidays in North Macedonia

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Нова Година
Wednesday 7 JanuaryOrthodox Christmas · Прв ден Божик
Friday 20 MarchEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) · Рамазан Бајрам
Sunday 12 AprilOrthodox Easter · Прв ден Велигден
Monday 13 AprilOrthodox Easter Monday · Втор ден Велигден
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Ден на трудот
Sunday 24 MaySaints Cyril and Methodius Day · Св. Кирил и Методиј
Monday 25 MaySaints Cyril and Methodius Day (substitute day) · Св. Кирил и Методиј (заменет ден)
Sunday 2 AugustDay of the Republic · Ден на Републиката
Monday 3 AugustDay of the Republic (substitute day) · Ден на Републиката (заменет ден)
Tuesday 8 SeptemberIndependence Day · Ден на независноста
Sunday 11 OctoberRevolution Day · Ден на востанието
Monday 12 OctoberRevolution Day (substitute day) · Ден на востанието (заменет ден)
Friday 23 OctoberDay of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle · Ден на македонската револуционерна борба
Tuesday 8 DecemberSaint Clement of Ohrid Day · Св. Климент Охридски

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for North Macedonia

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in North Macedonia?

Revolution Day — Sunday 11 October.

How many public holidays does North Macedonia have?

North Macedonia has 15 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in North Macedonia?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting North Macedonia during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in North Macedonia?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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