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Romania : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Romania

Romania celebrates numerous public holidays throughout the year, combining national historical events, religious celebrations, and internationally recognized days. These holidays are often marked by various traditions, including family gatherings, religious ceremonies, and public festivities, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

• New Year's Day
  Celebrated on January 1st, this marks the beginning of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It is a public holiday where people often spend time with family and friends, enjoying festive meals and fireworks.

• Epiphany (Theophany)
  Observed on January 6th, this Christian holiday commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. In Romania, it is celebrated with religious services and the blessing of waters, a ritual believed to bring purification and protection.

• Saint John the Baptist
  Celebrated on June 24th, this day honors Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ. Traditional customs include lighting fires in rural areas and attending church services.

• Unification of the Romanian Principalities Day
  Held on January 24th, this holiday celebrates the 1859 union of Moldavia and Wallachia, which laid the foundation for modern Romania. Official ceremonies and cultural events take place nationwide.

• Easter
  Easter is the most important religious holiday for Romanian Orthodox Christians, celebrated with a three-day observance that varies each year according to the Orthodox calendar. Traditions include fasting, church services, decorating and exchanging painted eggs, and festive meals.

• Labor Day
  Celebrated on May 1st, this day honors workers and their contributions. It is marked by public parades, gatherings, and celebrations focusing on labor rights and achievements.

• Children's Day
  Observed on June 1st, this day is dedicated to celebrating children with various activities organized in schools, parks, and community centers, emphasizing the importance of children's rights and well-being.

• Pentecost
  Falling 50 days after Easter, this religious holiday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. It is celebrated with church services and family gatherings.

• Dormition of the Mother of God
  Celebrated on August 15th, this Orthodox Christian holiday honors the Virgin Mary’s passing to heaven. It includes church services and pilgrimages to monasteries dedicated to Mary.

• Saint Andrew's Day
  Observed on November 30th, it honors Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Romania. Traditions include religious services and folk customs believed to protect against evil spirits.

• National Day (Great Union Day)
  Celebrated on December 1st, this day marks the unification of Transylvania with Romania in 1918. It is the country's national day, celebrated with official ceremonies, military parades, cultural events, and fireworks.

• Christmas Day
  Celebrated on December 25th (and also observed on December 26th), Christmas is a major religious and family holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions include attending church services, exchanging gifts, and enjoying festive meals with traditional Romanian foods such as cozonac (sweet bread).

Official Reference Site

• Romanian Government Official Portal