Public holidays in Slovakia, 2026
11 public holidays, 7 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Slovakia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 5 July | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Sunday |
| 29 August | Slovak National Uprising anniversary | Saturday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Slovakia have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 7 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Slovakia?
Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 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.