Public holidays in Moldova 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Moldova
South Capital's Day Cahul
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Moldova public holidays 2026
Moldova has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| 8 Jan | Thu | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| 23 Feb | Mon | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Sun | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday Orthodox Easter | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day (Moldova) | Nationwide |
| 9 May | Sat | Victory and Commemoration Day | Nationwide |
| 22 May | Fri | Bălţi Day | Nationwide |
| 27 Aug | Thu | Independence Day (Moldova) Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Aug | Mon | Limba Noastra (National Language Day) Limba Noastra | Nationwide |
| 3 Sep | Thu | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Nationwide |
| 14 Oct | Wed | Capital's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Nov | Sat | South Capital's Day Cahul | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Moldova in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Monday, 23 February 2026: Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Moldova) (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 22 May 2026: Bălţi Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 31 August 2026: Memorial Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 31 August 2026: Limba Noastra (National Language Day) (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Moldova public holidays 2027
Moldova has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| 8 Jan | Fri | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| 23 Feb | Tue | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Mon | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day (Moldova) | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sun | Easter Sunday Orthodox Easter | Nationwide |
| 9 May | Sun | Victory and Commemoration Day | Nationwide |
| 22 May | Sat | Bălţi Day | Nationwide |
| 27 Aug | Fri | Independence Day (Moldova) Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 30 Aug | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Aug | Tue | Limba Noastra (National Language Day) Limba Noastra | Nationwide |
| 3 Sep | Fri | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Nationwide |
| 14 Oct | Thu | Capital's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Nov | Sun | South Capital's Day Cahul | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Moldova in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 8 January 2027: Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 8 March 2027: International Women's Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 27 August 2027: Independence Day (Moldova) (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 30 August 2027: Memorial Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 3 September 2027: Day of the Moldovan National Army (Friday to Sunday)
Moldova public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); Christmas Day (Orthodox) (7); Christmas Day (Orthodox) (8)
- February: Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (23)
- March: International Women's Day (8)
- April: Easter Sunday (12)
- May: Labour Day (Moldova) (1); Victory and Commemoration Day (9); Bălţi Day (22)
- August: Independence Day (Moldova) (27); Memorial Day (31); Limba Noastra (National Language Day) (31)
- September: Day of the Moldovan National Army (3)
- October: Capital's Day (14)
- November: South Capital's Day Cahul (21)
- December: Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in June, July.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. January is the busiest month, with 3 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 12 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Moldova
This page lists the public holidays of Moldova for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Moldova is Europe/Chisinau, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Moldova have in 2026?
Moldova has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Moldova?
The next nationwide public holiday is South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday, 21 November 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Moldova?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Moldova. It works out the date in Moldova's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Moldova fall on a weekend in 2026?
International Women's Day (Sunday, 8 March 2026); Easter Sunday (Sunday, 12 April 2026); Victory and Commemoration Day (Saturday, 9 May 2026); South Capital's Day Cahul (Saturday, 21 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Moldova in 2026?
Yes. 6 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies (Monday, 23 February 2026); Labour Day (Moldova) (Friday, 1 May 2026); Bălţi Day (Friday, 22 May 2026); Memorial Day (Monday, 31 August 2026); Limba Noastra (National Language Day) (Monday, 31 August 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Moldova?
January has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 3 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Moldova?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Moldova has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.