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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.

DateHolidayLocal nameScope
Thursday, January 1, 2026New Year's DayNationwide
Wednesday, January 7, 2026Christmas Day (Orthodox)Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)Nationwide
Thursday, January 8, 2026Christmas Day (Orthodox)Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)Nationwide
Monday, February 23, 2026Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement AgenciesNationwide
Sunday, March 8, 2026International Women's DayNationwide
Sunday, April 12, 2026Easter SundayOrthodox EasterNationwide
Friday, May 1, 2026Labour Day (Moldova)Nationwide
Saturday, May 9, 2026Victory and Commemoration DayNationwide
Friday, May 22, 2026Bălţi DayNationwide
Thursday, August 27, 2026Independence Day (Moldova)Independence DayNationwide
Monday, August 31, 2026Memorial DayNationwide
Monday, August 31, 2026Limba Noastra (National Language Day)Limba NoastraNationwide
Thursday, September 3, 2026Day of the Moldovan National ArmyNationwide
Wednesday, October 14, 2026Capital's DayNationwide
Saturday, November 21, 2026South Capital's Day CahulNationwide
Friday, December 25, 2026Christmas DayCraciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)Nationwide

Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)

MonthWorking days
January19
February19
March22
April22
May19
June22
July23
August19
September21
October21
November21
December22

2027 holidays preview

DateHoliday
Friday, January 1, 2027New Year's Day
Thursday, January 7, 2027Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Friday, January 8, 2027Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Tuesday, February 23, 2027Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies
Monday, March 8, 2027International Women's Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027Labour Day (Moldova)
Sunday, May 2, 2027Easter Sunday
Sunday, May 9, 2027Victory and Commemoration Day
Saturday, May 22, 2027Bălţi Day
Friday, August 27, 2027Independence Day (Moldova)
Monday, August 30, 2027Memorial Day
Tuesday, August 31, 2027Limba Noastra (National Language Day)
Friday, September 3, 2027Day of the Moldovan National Army
Thursday, October 14, 2027Capital's Day
Sunday, November 21, 2027South Capital's Day Cahul
Saturday, December 25, 2027Christmas 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.