New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026New Year’s Day in Montenegro is a relaxed holiday after fireworks and parties along the coast. Families gather for long meals and a slow start to the year.
Friday
Take Apr 9th, Apr 14th off
Total Public Holidays
15
Weekends Off
104
Working Days: 248
Your Annual Leave
Total Vacation Days
137
Thursday
New Year's Day
NationwideTake Jan 5, Jan 9 off
Friday
New Year's Holiday
NationwideTake Jan 5, Jan 9 off
Tuesday
Orthodox Christmas Eve
NationwideTake Jan 5, Jan 9 off
Wednesday
Orthodox Christmas Day
NationwideTake Jan 5, Jan 9 off
Thursday
Second Day of Orthodox Christmas
NationwideTake Jan 5, Jan 9 off
Friday
Orthodox Good Friday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 14 off
Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday
NationwideTake Apr 9, Apr 14 off
Friday
Labour Day
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 4 off
Saturday
Labour Day Holiday
NationwideTake Apr 30, May 4 off
Thursday
Independence Day
NationwideTake May 20, May 25 off
Friday
Independence Day Holiday
NationwideTake May 20, May 25 off
Monday
National Day
NationwideTake Jul 10, Jul 15 off
Tuesday
National Day Holiday
NationwideTake Jul 10, Jul 15 off
Friday
Njegoš Day
NationwideTake Nov 12 off
Saturday
Njegoš Day Holiday
NationwideTake Nov 12 off
New Year’s Day in Montenegro is a relaxed holiday after fireworks and parties along the coast. Families gather for long meals and a slow start to the year.
The second New Year holiday extends the winter break, often used for travel to the mountains or family visits.
Orthodox Christmas Eve is marked with church services and traditional family dinners, setting the tone for the holiday.
Orthodox Christmas Day is a major religious holiday with liturgies, festive meals, and family gatherings.
The second day of Orthodox Christmas continues the celebrations with relaxed visits and festive meals.
Orthodox Good Friday is a solemn day of worship and reflection, observed with church services and quiet traditions.
Orthodox Easter Monday extends Easter celebrations with family visits and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Labour Day is celebrated with outdoor gatherings, picnics, and public events across Montenegro.
The second Labour Day holiday creates a long weekend, popular for short trips and family time.
Independence Day on May 21 celebrates Montenegro’s 2006 independence referendum with concerts, fireworks, and national ceremonies.
The additional Independence holiday extends the celebrations and offers a long weekend for travel and gatherings.
National Day on July 13 commemorates statehood and the 1878 recognition of Montenegro’s independence. Official ceremonies and concerts are held nationwide.
The second National Day holiday extends the July celebrations, giving families extra time for festivities.
Njegoš Day honors the poet‑ruler Petar II Petrović‑Njegoš. Cultural events and literary programs celebrate his legacy.
The Njegoš Day holiday extension provides additional time for cultural events and family gatherings.