Public holidays in Kosovo, 2026
11 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Kosovo drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday |
| 17 February | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 9 April | Constitution Day | Thursday |
| 12 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 9 May | Europe Day | Saturday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Kosovo have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Kosovo?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.