Public Holidays in Serbia 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Serbia's national calendar combines statehood and armistice commemorations with Orthodox Christian holidays.
Serbia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Orthodox Christmas |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Statehood Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Statehood Day Holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Statehood Day Observed |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | Orthodox Holy Saturday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 2 | Saturday | Labour Day Holiday |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day |
National statutory dates shown; community-specific religious leave is excluded.
Statehood and Orthodox Easter 2026
Statehood Day is observed over 15 and 16 February, with an additional weekday when the dates overlap a Sunday under the statutory rule.
Holiday Rules in Serbia
Orthodox Easter creates a Friday-to-Monday non-working period. Religious minorities also have protected faith-specific leave outside this national table.
Serbia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Statehood Day is 15-16 February.
- Orthodox Christmas is 7 January.
- Orthodox Easter creates four non-working days.
- Faith-specific leave exists beyond the national calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Serbia Statehood Day?
15 and 16 February.
Why is 17 February off in 2026?
Statehood Day overlaps Sunday, triggering an observed weekday.
Is Orthodox Christmas a public holiday?
Yes.
Are minority religious holidays national holidays?
They are protected leave for relevant communities, not nationwide holidays.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 non-working public-holiday calendar under Serbian law.
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 institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.