Public holidays in North Macedonia 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in North Macedonia
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
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North Macedonia public holidays 2026
North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Нова Година, Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Wed | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik | Nationwide |
| 10 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Велики Петок, Veliki Petok | Nationwide |
| 12 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden | Nationwide |
| 13 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Ден на трудот, Den na trudot | Nationwide |
| 24 May | Sun | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители | Nationwide |
| 2 Aug | Sun | Day of the Republic Ден на Републиката, Den na Republikata | Nationwide |
| 8 Sep | Tue | Independence Day Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta | Nationwide |
| 11 Oct | Sun | Revolution Day Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto | Nationwide |
| 23 Oct | Fri | Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec | Tue | Saint Clement of Ohrid Day Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski | Nationwide |
Long weekends in North Macedonia in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 10 April 2026: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 13 April 2026: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 23 October 2026: Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle (Friday to Sunday)
North Macedonia public holidays 2027
North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Нова Година, Nova Godina | Nationwide |
| 7 Jan | Thu | Christmas Day (Orthodox) Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik | Nationwide |
| 30 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Велики Петок, Veliki Petok | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day Ден на трудот, Den na trudot | Nationwide |
| 2 May | Sun | Easter Sunday Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden | Nationwide |
| 3 May | Mon | Easter Monday Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden | Nationwide |
| 24 May | Mon | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители | Nationwide |
| 2 Aug | Mon | Day of the Republic Ден на Републиката, Den na Republikata | Nationwide |
| 8 Sep | Wed | Independence Day Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta | Nationwide |
| 11 Oct | Mon | Revolution Day Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto | Nationwide |
| 23 Oct | Sat | Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec | Wed | Saint Clement of Ohrid Day Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski | Nationwide |
Long weekends in North Macedonia 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, 30 April 2027: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 3 May 2027: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 24 May 2027: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 2 August 2027: Day of the Republic (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 11 October 2027: Revolution Day (Saturday to Monday)
North Macedonia public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); Christmas Day (Orthodox) (7)
- April: Good Friday (10); Easter Sunday (12); Easter Monday (13)
- May: Labour Day (1); Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (24)
- August: Day of the Republic (2)
- September: Independence Day (8)
- October: Revolution Day (11); Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle (23)
- December: Saint Clement of Ohrid Day (8)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, June, July, November.
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 Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday, 8 December 2026. April is the busiest month, with 3 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 8 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in North Macedonia
This page lists the public holidays of North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is Europe/Skopje, 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 North Macedonia have in 2026?
North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in North Macedonia?
The next nationwide public holiday is Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle on Friday, 23 October 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in North Macedonia?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in North Macedonia. It works out the date in North Macedonia's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in North Macedonia fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (Sunday, 12 April 2026); Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Sunday, 24 May 2026); Day of the Republic (Sunday, 2 August 2026); Revolution Day (Sunday, 11 October 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in North Macedonia in 2026?
Yes. 4 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Good Friday (Friday, 10 April 2026); Easter Monday (Monday, 13 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle (Friday, 23 October 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 North Macedonia?
April has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 3 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of North Macedonia?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If North Macedonia 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.