| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Epiphany | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Saint John the Baptist | National |
| 2026-01-24 | Unification of the Romanian Principalities Day | National |
| 2026-04-10 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-12 | Easter | National |
| 2026-04-13 | Easter | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-31 | Pentecost | National |
| 2026-06-01 | Children's Day; Pentecost | National |
| 2026-08-15 | Dormition of the Mother of God | National |
| 2026-11-30 | Saint Andrew's Day | National |
| 2026-12-01 | National Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Christmas Day | National |
About these holidays in Romania (2026)
Our Romania public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January concludes the Twelve Days of Christmas and celebrates the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the visit of the Magi. It is a public holiday in much of Europe and Latin America, where in Spanish speaking countries it is associated with the Three Kings and the giving of gifts to children. In churches following the Julian calendar the feast falls later in January.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Pentecost
Pentecost, also called Whitsunday, falls fifty days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. It is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church and is a public holiday in many European countries. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between 10 May and 13 June. Red vestments are traditionally worn, symbolising the tongues of fire described in the Acts of the Apostles.