Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Slovakia

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Slovakia'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 Slovakia

Sunday 1 NovemberAll Saints' Day · Sviatok všetkých svätých
Tuesday 17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day · Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Štedrý deň
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Prvý sviatok vianočný
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day · Druhý sviatok vianočný
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky
Wednesday 6 January 2027Epiphany · Zjavenie Pána
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Veľký piatok
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Veľká noc
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday · Veľkonočný pondelok
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Sviatok práce
Saturday 8 May 2027Day of victory over fascism · Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom
Sunday 9 May 2027Mother's Day
Monday 5 July 2027Saints Cyril and Methodius Day · Sviatok svätého Cyrila a Metoda
Sunday 29 August 2027Slovak National Uprising anniversary · Výročie Slovenského národného povstania
Wednesday 1 September 2027Constitution Day · Deň Ústavy
Wednesday 15 September 2027Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows · Sviatok Panny Márie Sedembolestnej

All 2026 holidays in Slovakia

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky
Tuesday 6 JanuaryEpiphany · Zjavenie Pána
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Veľký piatok
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday · Veľká noc
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday · Veľkonočný pondelok
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Sviatok práce
Friday 8 MayDay of victory over fascism · Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom
Sunday 10 MayMother's Day
Sunday 5 JulySaints Cyril and Methodius Day · Sviatok svätého Cyrila a Metoda
Saturday 29 AugustSlovak National Uprising anniversary · Výročie Slovenského národného povstania
Tuesday 1 SeptemberConstitution Day · Deň Ústavy
Tuesday 15 SeptemberDay of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows · Sviatok Panny Márie Sedembolestnej
Sunday 1 NovemberAll Saints' Day · Sviatok všetkých svätých
Tuesday 17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day · Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Štedrý deň
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Prvý sviatok vianočný
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day · Druhý sviatok vianočný

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Flights & hotels for Slovakia

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Slovakia?

All Saints' Day — Sunday 1 November.

How many public holidays does Slovakia have?

Slovakia has 17 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 Slovakia?

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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

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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