| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-02-15 | Statehood Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Statehood Day | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Statehood Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-10 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-11 | Holy Saturday | National |
| 2026-04-12 | Easter Sunday | National |
| 2026-04-13 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-02 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-11-11 | Armistice Day | National |
About these holidays in Serbia (2026)
Our Serbia 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.
Statehood Day
Statehood Day commemorates the anniversary of a state or territory joining a federation, or of the establishment of its state institutions. Slovenia observes it on 25 June, Croatia on 30 May, and several United States states mark their own admission to the union. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, flag displays and events reviewing the history of the state and its institutions.
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.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, recalling the day Jesus lay in the tomb. It is a public holiday in several countries, particularly in Europe and Latin America, though in many places it is not a separate holiday because it falls on a weekend. The principal liturgy is the Easter Vigil held after nightfall, during which the Paschal candle is lit and the resurrection is first proclaimed.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.