Public Holidays in Slovakia 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Slovakia's holiday rules changed for 2026 as part of fiscal consolidation, making some dates working days that were traditionally non-working.
Slovakia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Aug 29 | Saturday | Slovak National Uprising Anniversary |
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | Constitution Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas |
* The 2027 status of dates affected by recent consolidation legislation should be verified before publication.
2026 Austerity Holiday Changes 2026
The 2026 calendar excludes 8 May and 15 September as days off under the temporary consolidation measures, and 17 November no longer functions as a non-working public holiday under the revised framework.
Holiday Rules in Slovakia
Because the legal treatment changed recently, 2027 status for the affected dates should be checked against the final legislation.
Slovakia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- 1 January is both New Year and Republic Day.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday are non-working holidays.
- 2026 has temporary holiday-status changes.
- 2027 affected dates should be verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 8 May missing in 2026?
It is treated as a working day under the 2026 consolidation measures.
Is 17 November still commemorated?
Yes, but its non-working status changed.
Are 2027 affected dates final?
They should be checked against the final legal framework.
Does Slovakia use the euro?
Yes.
Sources & methodology
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Official statutory holiday and non-working-day framework updated for 2026.
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.