Public Holidays in Romania 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Romania's statutory calendar combines Orthodox Christian holidays with civic dates including National Day and the Union of the Romanian Principalities.
Romania Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | St John the Baptist |
| Jan 24 | Saturday | Union of the Romanian Principalities |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 31 | Sunday | Orthodox Pentecost |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day / Pentecost Monday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Dormition of the Mother of God |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Saint Andrew's Day |
| Dec 1 | Tuesday | National Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas |
All listed 2027 dates follow the statutory and Orthodox calendar pattern.
Orthodox Easter and National Day 2026
Orthodox Easter determines Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. National Day is fixed on 1 December.
Holiday Rules in Romania
Most civic holidays are fixed. Orthodox Easter and Pentecost move each year according to the Orthodox calendar.
Romania Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 1 December.
- Orthodox Easter creates a multi-day holiday period.
- Epiphany and St John became statutory holidays in recent years.
- Romania follows EU seasonal clock changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Romania National Day?
It is observed on 1 December.
Is Orthodox Good Friday a public holiday?
Yes.
Why do Easter dates differ from many Western European countries?
Romania follows the Orthodox Easter calculation.
Does Romania use daylight saving time?
Yes. Romania observes daylight saving time, with clocks moving forward in spring and back in autumn.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Labour Code text defining Romania's legal non-working 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: official government or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.