Public holidays in Europe 2026
Most European countries combine religious holidays, such as Christmas, Easter and Pentecost, with national days and Labour Day on 1 May. Many follow the Western Easter calendar, while several Orthodox countries celebrate Easter on a different date.
53countries and territories
12nationwide holidays on average in 2026
18most: San Marino
4fewest: Switzerland
Countries in Europe
| Country | Nationwide holidays 2026 | Next public holiday |
|---|---|---|
 Albania | 14 | Independence Day Monday, 30 November 2026 |
 Andorra | 14 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Austria | 15 | National Holiday Monday, 26 October 2026 |
 Belarus | 10 | October Revolution Day Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
 Belgium | 11 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 | New Year's Day Friday, 1 January 2027 |
 Bulgaria | 15 | Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
 Croatia | 14 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Cyprus | 16 | Ohi Day Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
 Czechia | 13 | Independent Czechoslovak State Day Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
 Denmark | 10 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Estonia | 12 | Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
 Faroe Islands | 17 | Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
 Finland | 15 | All Saints' Day Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
 France | 11 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Germany | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Gibraltar | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Greece | 15 | Ochi Day Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
 Guernsey | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Hungary | 13 | 1956 Revolution Memorial Day Friday, 23 October 2026 |
 Iceland | 16 | Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
 Ireland | 10 | October Holiday Monday, 26 October 2026 |
 Isle of Man | 10 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Italy | 13 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Jersey | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Latvia | 16 | Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Wednesday, 18 November 2026 |
 Liechtenstein | 16 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Lithuania | 14 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Luxembourg | 11 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Malta | 14 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday, 8 December 2026 |
 Moldova | 16 | South Capital's Day Cahul Saturday, 21 November 2026 |
 Monaco | 12 | All Saints Day Monday, 2 November 2026 |
 Montenegro | 8 | New Year's Day Friday, 1 January 2027 |
 Netherlands | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 North Macedonia | 12 | Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Friday, 23 October 2026 |
 Norway | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Poland | 14 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Portugal | 13 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Romania | 17 | St. Andrew's Day Monday, 30 November 2026 |
 Russia | 13 | Unity Day Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
 San Marino | 18 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Serbia | 11 | Armistice Day Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
 Slovakia | 11 | All Saints’ Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Slovenia | 15 | Reformation Day Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
 Spain | 10 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Svalbard and Jan Mayen | 12 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Sweden | 16 | All Saints' Day Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
 Switzerland | 4 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Türkiye | 14 | Republic Day Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
 Ukraine | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 United Kingdom | 5 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Vatican City | 15 | All Saints Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Åland Islands | 16 | All Saints Day Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Europe country has the most public holidays in 2026?
Among the countries in our data, San Marino has the most nationwide public holidays in Europe in 2026: 18.
How many public holidays does a typical Europe country have?
The average across the 53 countries in our data is about 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, but the range is wide.
Where can I see holidays for a single country?
Open any country in the table for its full calendar, long weekends and a live countdown.