Public Holidays in North Macedonia 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
North Macedonia distinguishes nationwide public holidays from optional religious and community holidays available to particular groups.
North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Ramadan Bayram Moon |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Republic Day Observed |
| Sep 8 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Oct 11 | Sunday | People's Uprising Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | People's Uprising Day Observed |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Saint Kliment Ohridski Day |
* 2027 Ramadan Bayram is provisional pending religious confirmation; community-specific holidays are excluded.
National vs Community Holidays 2026
The nationwide calendar includes Orthodox Christmas and Ramadan Bayram alongside civic anniversaries. Additional dates apply to Orthodox, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Albanian, Serbian, Bosniak and Turkish communities.
Holiday Rules in North Macedonia
This table lists national holidays only. Community-specific leave is excluded so it is not mistaken for a nationwide day off.
North Macedonia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 8 September.
- Republic Day is 2 August.
- Ramadan Bayram is a nationwide holiday.
- Many community-specific holidays exist outside the national table.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is North Macedonia Independence Day?
It is observed on 8 September.
Why are some religious holidays missing?
Many are optional holidays for specific religious or ethnic communities rather than nationwide holidays.
What happens when a national holiday falls on Sunday?
Published calendars can list the following Monday as the observed holiday.
Why is Ramadan Bayram 2027 provisional?
It follows the Islamic lunar calendar.
Sources & methodology
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Official ministry application of the Holidays Act to 2026 non-working days.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or official-gazette material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.