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Romania Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Romania?

The next public holiday in Romania is Pentecost on May 31, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Romania?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Romania in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Romania in 2026.

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Pentecost

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2026

Upcoming Holiday

Pentecost

Sunday, May 31, 2026

In 10 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Anul Nou	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 2, 2026 Friday	Anul Nou	Day after New Year's Day	Public
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday	Bobotează	Epiphany	Public
Jan 7, 2026 Wednesday	Sfântul Ion	Saint John the Baptist	Public
Jan 24, 2026 Saturday	Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire	Union Day/Small Union	Public
Apr 10, 2026 Friday	Vinerea mare	Good Friday	Public
Apr 12, 2026 Sunday	Paștele	Easter Sunday	Public
Apr 13, 2026 Monday	Paștele	Easter Monday	Public
May 1, 2026 Friday	Ziua Muncii	Labour Day	Public
May 31, 2026 Sunday	Rusaliile	Pentecost	Public
Jun 1, 2026 Monday	Ziua Copilului	Children's Day	Public
Jun 1, 2026 Monday	Rusaliile	Whit Monday	Public
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday	Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare	Dormition of the Theotokos	Public
Nov 30, 2026 Monday	Sfântul Andrei	St. Andrew's Day	Public
Dec 1, 2026 Tuesday	Ziua Națională/Marea Unire	National Day/Great Union	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Crăciunul	Christmas Day	Public
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday	Crăciunul	St. Stephen's Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Romania have in 2026?

Romania has 17 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Romania?

The next public holiday in Romania is Pentecost on May 31, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Romania?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Romania. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Romania?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Romania.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Romania?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Romania in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Romania?

In Romania, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Romania in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Romania for 2026.

Do public holidays in Romania affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Romania, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.