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Ramazan Bajram (Eid al-Fitr)Public holidayNationwide

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Weekday: 11Saturday: 0Sunday: 3

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Working Days: 250

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    New Year's DayPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 2, Jan 5, Jan 6 off

    Days off: Jan 1–77-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Orthodox Christmas DayPublic holiday

    Orthodox Christmas Day

    Nationwide
  • Mar
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    Ramazan Bajram (Eid al-Fitr)Public holiday

    Ramazan Bajram (Eid al-Fitr)

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 19 off

    Days off: Mar 19–224-day weekend
  • Apr
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    Orthodox Easter MondayPublic holiday

    Orthodox Easter Monday

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 14 off

    Days off: Apr 11–144-day weekend
  • May
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    Labour DayPublic holiday

    Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 30 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 34-day weekend
  • May
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    St. Cyril and St. Methodius DayPublic holidayWeekend

    St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 22, May 26 off

    Days off: May 22–265-day weekend
  • May
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    St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day HolidayPublic holiday

    Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.

    St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day Holiday

    Nationwide

    Take May 22, May 26 off

    Days off: May 22–265-day weekend
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    Ilinden Day (Republic Day)Public holidayWeekend

    Ilinden Day (Republic Day)

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 31, Aug 4 off

    Days off: Jul 31–Aug 45-day weekend
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    Ilinden Day HolidayPublic holiday

    Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.

    Ilinden Day Holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 31, Aug 4 off

    Days off: Jul 31–Aug 45-day weekend
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    Independence DayPublic holiday

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 7, Sep 9, Sep 10, Sep 11 off

    Days off: Sep 5–139-day weekend
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    Revolution DayPublic holidayWeekend

    Revolution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 13 off

    Days off: Oct 10–134-day weekend
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    Revolution Day HolidayPublic holiday

    Observed on Monday because the holiday falls on Sunday.

    Revolution Day Holiday

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 13 off

    Days off: Oct 10–134-day weekend
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    Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary StrugglePublic holiday

    Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 22 off

    Days off: Oct 22–254-day weekend
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    St. Clement of Ohrid DayPublic holiday

    St. Clement of Ohrid Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 7 off

    Days off: Dec 5–84-day weekend

Public Holidays in North Macedonia

New Year's Day

1 Jan 2026

New 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 Day

7 Jan 2026

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)

20 Mar 2026

Ramazan Bajram (Eid al‑Fitr) is celebrated with morning prayers, family visits, and abundant holiday meals in Muslim communities.

Orthodox Easter Monday

13 Apr 2026

Orthodox Easter Monday extends the Easter celebrations with family gatherings, festive meals, and a relaxed holiday atmosphere.

Labour Day

1 May 2026

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

24 May 2026

St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day honors the Slavic apostles who created the Glagolitic script. Cultural and religious events mark the day.

St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day Holiday

25 May 2026

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)

2 Aug 2026

Ilinden Day (Republic Day) commemorates the 1903 Ilinden Uprising and the 1944 founding of the modern state. Official ceremonies and celebrations are held nationwide.

Ilinden Day Holiday

3 Aug 2026

The second Ilinden holiday extends the celebrations and provides a long summer break for families.

Independence Day

8 Sep 2026

Independence Day on September 8 celebrates the 1991 referendum. Festivities include concerts, ceremonies, and national flags on display.

Revolution Day

11 Oct 2026

Revolution Day commemorates the 1941 anti‑fascist uprising. It is marked by official ceremonies and remembrance events.

Revolution Day Holiday

12 Oct 2026

The holiday extension provides an additional day off after Revolution Day, often used for travel or family gatherings.

Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle

23 Oct 2026

The Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle honors the historical fight for national independence and identity with official commemorations.

St. Clement of Ohrid Day

8 Dec 2026

St. Clement of Ohrid Day honors one of the most important figures in Macedonian religious and cultural history, with church services and cultural events.

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