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Public Holidays in Slovakia — 2026
Slovakia observes 15 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 | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic | Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Epiphany | Zjavenie Pána | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Veľkonočný piatok | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Veľkonočný pondelok | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day | Sviatok práce | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Day of victory over fascism | Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom | Nationwide |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | St. Cyril and Methodius Day | Sviatok svätého Cyrila a svätého Metoda | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Slovak National Uprising anniversary | Výročie Slovenského národného povstania | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic | Deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows | Sedembolestná Panna Mária | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints’ Day | Sviatok Všetkých svätých | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu | Nationwide |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Štedrý deň | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Prvý sviatok vianočný | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Druhý sviatok vianočný | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Epiphany |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Day of victory over fascism |
| Monday, July 5, 2027 | St. Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Sunday, August 29, 2027 | Slovak National Uprising anniversary |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2027 | Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints’ Day |
| Wednesday, November 17, 2027 | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's 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.