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Public Holidays in Moldova — 2026
Moldova observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day (Moldova) | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Victory and Commemoration Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | Bălţi Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Independence Day (Moldova) | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Memorial Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Limba Noastra (National Language Day) | Limba Noastra | Nationwide |
| Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Capital's Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, November 21, 2026 | South Capital's Day Cahul | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 19 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 19 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Friday, January 8, 2027 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day (Moldova) |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Victory and Commemoration Day |
| Saturday, May 22, 2027 | Bălţi Day |
| Friday, August 27, 2027 | Independence Day (Moldova) |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2027 | Limba Noastra (National Language Day) |
| Friday, September 3, 2027 | Day of the Moldovan National Army |
| Thursday, October 14, 2027 | Capital's Day |
| Sunday, November 21, 2027 | South Capital's Day Cahul |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.