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Serbia : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Serbia

Serbia celebrates a variety of public holidays that reflect its cultural, religious, and historical heritage. These holidays are occasions for families and communities to come together, observe traditions, and commemorate important national events and beliefs.

• New Year's Day

  • Origin & Significance: Marks the beginning of the new calendar year.
  • Date: January 1
  • Observance: Public holiday with celebrations, often including fireworks and family gatherings.

• Orthodox Christmas Day

  • Origin & Significance: Celebrated according to the Julian calendar by the Serbian Orthodox Church, it honors the birth of Jesus Christ.
  • Date: January 7
  • Observance: Religious services, family meals, and traditional customs such as fasting before the day.

• Statehood Day

  • Origin & Significance: Commemorates the uprising against Ottoman rule in 1804 and the establishment of the modern Serbian state.
  • Date: February 15 and 16
  • Observance: Official ceremonies, cultural events, and patriotic activities.

• Statehood Day (observed)

  • Notes: When Statehood Day falls on a weekend, an additional day off is often observed on a weekday.

• Good Friday

  • Origin & Significance: Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
  • Date: Friday before Orthodox Easter (date varies)
  • Observance: Religious services and fasting.

• Holy Saturday

  • Origin & Significance: Day before Orthodox Easter, marking the time Jesus lay in the tomb.
  • Date: Saturday before Orthodox Easter
  • Observance: Preparing for Easter Sunday, with church services.

• Easter Sunday

  • Origin & Significance: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Date: Date varies according to Orthodox calendar
  • Observance: Church services, family gatherings, and traditional Easter meals.

• Easter Monday

  • Origin & Significance: Continuation of Easter celebrations.
  • Date: Day after Easter Sunday
  • Observance: Family visits and outdoor activities.

• Labor Day

  • Origin & Significance: International Workers' Day, celebrating labor rights and achievements.
  • Date: May 1
  • Observance: Public holiday with various events and time off work.

• Labor Day (observed)

  • Notes: If Labor Day falls on a weekend, the following weekday may be given off.

• Armistice Day

  • Origin & Significance: Marks the end of World War I; remembrance of those who fought and died.
  • Date: November 11
  • Observance: Memorial services and moments of silence.

• Holy Saturday; Labor Day

  • Notes: Occasionally these holidays coincide and may be observed together or with combined significance.

• Easter Sunday; Labor Day

  • Notes: In rare instances when these days overlap, celebrations and observance may be adjusted accordingly.

Site officiel de référence

• Official Government of the Republic of Serbia - Public Holidays