Public holidays in North Macedonia, 2026
12 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for North Macedonia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday 8 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 12 April | Orthodox Easter | Sunday |
| 13 April | Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 24 May | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Sunday |
| 2 August | Day of the Republic | Sunday |
| 8 September | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 11 October | Revolution Day | Sunday |
| 23 October | Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle | Friday |
| 8 December | Saint Clement of Ohrid Day | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does North Macedonia have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in North Macedonia?
Saint Clement of Ohrid Day, on Tuesday 8 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.