Public Holidays in Moldova 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Moldova's national calendar reflects Orthodox Christianity and modern statehood, with both 7 January and 25 December recognized as Christmas holidays.
Moldova Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas Holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Memorial Easter |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory and Europe Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | International Children's Day |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Our Language Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
All listed 2027 dates follow the established statutory and Orthodox calendar pattern.
Orthodox Easter and Independence 2026
Independence Day is 27 August, followed by Our Language Day on 31 August. Orthodox Easter and the following memorial Monday create another important holiday period.
Holiday Rules in Moldova
Most civic holidays are fixed. Orthodox Easter and Memorial Easter move according to the Orthodox calendar.
Moldova Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 27 August.
- Both 7 January and 25 December are public holidays.
- Our Language Day is 31 August.
- Orthodox Easter determines several movable days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Moldova Independence Day?
It is observed on 27 August.
Does Moldova have two Christmas public holidays?
Yes. Both Orthodox Christmas in January and Christmas Day on 25 December are recognized.
What is Memorial Easter?
It is the Monday after the first Sunday following Orthodox Easter and is a public holiday.
Does Moldova use daylight saving time?
Yes. It follows seasonal European clock changes.
Sources & methodology
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Institutional 2026 cross-reference explicitly listing Moldova's local public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: statutory, government or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.