Public Holidays in Romania
Statutory public holidays in Romania, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Romania at a glance
Romania’s public holidays follow the Orthodox calendar, with Great Union Day on 1 December the national day and several Easter-linked dates.
Orthodox Christmas and Easter fall on Julian-calendar dates, and the winter holidays are the longest break of the year.
Romania public holidays 2026
Romania has 16 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| New Year's Day | Jan 2Fri | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Saint John the Baptist | Jan 7Wed | National |
| Unification of the Romanian Principalities Day | Jan 24Sat | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 10Fri | National |
| Easter | Apr 12Sun | National |
| Easter | Apr 13Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Pentecost | May 31Sun | National |
| Children's Day; Pentecost | Jun 1Mon | National |
| Dormition of the Mother of God | Aug 15Sat | National |
Showing 12 of 16 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Romania
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Romania.
Bucharest
A capital of belle-epoque boulevards, vast civic buildings and old courtyards.
Cluj-Napoca
A lively university city of Gothic churches and a festival calendar.
Brasov
A Saxon city beneath the Carpathians, with a baroque square and citadel.
Timisoara
A Habsburg city of pastel squares, where the 1989 revolution began.
Iasi
A cultural capital of palaces, churches and a long literary tradition.
Sibiu
A Saxon city of pastel houses and cobbled squares in the Transylvanian hills.
Top attractions in Romania
The places that draw most visitors to Romania.
Painted Churches of Bucovina
Monasteries whose exterior walls are covered in 15th-century frescoes.
Bran Castle
A Gothic castle on a rock pass, marketed as the home of Dracula.
Danube Delta
A vast reed delta of channels and lagoons, rich in pelicans.
Transylvania Villages
Fortified churches and Saxon villages across the Carpathian plateau.
Peles Castle
A neo-Renaissance royal palace in a forested valley of the Carpathians.
Transfagarasan Highway
A high alpine road of hairpins, tunnels and a dam, closed in winter.
Festivals, food and getting around Romania
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Day after New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 2
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Synaxis of St. John the Baptist
Falls on Jan 7
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Unification Day
Falls on Jan 24
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Constantin Brancusi Day
Falls on Feb 19
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and coaches cover the country; the Carpathian passes and the delta are easier with local transport and time.
Travelling around Romania’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Romania tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Romania's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Romania public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Romania have?
Romania has 16 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Romania is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Romania's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Romania typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Romania?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Romania?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Romania
School term dates in Romania
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.