New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026New Year’s Day in North Macedonia is a quiet holiday after late‑night celebrations. Families gather for long meals and a relaxed start to the year.
Total Public Holidays
14
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 250
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
135
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideWednesday
Orthodox Christmas Day
NationwideFriday
Ramazan Bajram (Eid al-Fitr)
NationwideMonday
Orthodox Easter Monday
NationwideFriday
Labour Day
NationwideSunday
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day
NationwideMonday
Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day Holiday
NationwideSunday
Ilinden Day (Republic Day)
NationwideMonday
Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.
Ilinden Day Holiday
NationwideTuesday
Independence Day
NationwideSunday
Revolution Day
NationwideMonday
Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.
Revolution Day Holiday
NationwideFriday
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
NationwideTuesday
St. Clement of Ohrid Day
NationwideNew Year’s Day in North Macedonia is a quiet holiday after late‑night celebrations. Families gather for long meals and a relaxed start to the year.
Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is one of the country’s most important religious holidays, marked by church services and festive family meals.
Ramazan Bajram (Eid al‑Fitr) is celebrated with morning prayers, family visits, and abundant holiday meals in Muslim communities.
Orthodox Easter Monday extends the Easter celebrations with family gatherings, festive meals, and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Labour Day is celebrated with picnics, family outings, and public events. Many people use the long weekend for short trips.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day honors the Slavic apostles who created the Glagolitic script. Cultural and religious events mark the day.
The holiday extension provides a long weekend around St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day, often used for travel or family time.
Ilinden Day (Republic Day) commemorates the 1903 Ilinden Uprising and the 1944 founding of the modern state. Official ceremonies and celebrations are held nationwide.
The second Ilinden holiday extends the celebrations and provides a long summer break for families.
Independence Day on September 8 celebrates the 1991 referendum. Festivities include concerts, ceremonies, and national flags on display.
Revolution Day commemorates the 1941 anti‑fascist uprising. It is marked by official ceremonies and remembrance events.
The holiday extension provides an additional day off after Revolution Day, often used for travel or family gatherings.
The Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle honors the historical fight for national independence and identity with official commemorations.
St. Clement of Ohrid Day honors one of the most important figures in Macedonian religious and cultural history, with church services and cultural events.
Based on New Year's Day + Orthodox Christmas Day
Request these days off: Jan 2, Jan 5, Jan 6
Based on Ramazan Bajram (Eid al-Fitr)
Request these days off: Mar 19
Based on Orthodox Easter Monday
Request these days off: Apr 14
Based on Labour Day
Request these days off: Apr 30
Based on St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day + St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day Holiday
Request these days off: May 22, May 26
Based on Bridge
Request these days off: Jul 27
Based on Ilinden Day (Republic Day) + Ilinden Day Holiday
Request these days off: Jul 31, Aug 4
Based on Bridge
Request these days off: Aug 7
Based on Independence Day
Request these days off: Sep 7, Sep 9, Sep 10, Sep 11
Based on Revolution Day + Revolution Day Holiday
Request these days off: Oct 13
Based on Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
Request these days off: Oct 22
Based on St. Clement of Ohrid Day
Request these days off: Dec 7
Based on New Year's Day
Request these days off: Dec 31