| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic | National |
| 2026-01-06 | Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas) | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-07-05 | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | National |
| 2026-08-29 | Slovak National Uprising Anniversary | National |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2026-12-24 | Christmas Eve | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Second Day of Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does Slovakia have in 2026?
Slovakia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 11 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, June, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Slovakia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Slovakia 2026
Slovakia's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Thu 24 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Eve (4-day weekend, Thursday 24 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Slovakia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Slovakia is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Slovakia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Slovakia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic, a public holiday in Slovakia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Slovakia (2026)
Our Slovakia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
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.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
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.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on 1 November honours all Christian saints, known and unknown. It is a public holiday in many predominantly Catholic countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and much of Latin America. Families commonly visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of relatives. The following day, All Souls' Day, is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed, and the two are closely linked in popular observance.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on 24 December is the day before Christmas Day and a public holiday in many European and Latin American countries, including Germany, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Argentina and Brazil. In much of Europe the main family celebration and gift exchange takes place on this evening rather than on the 25th. Midnight Mass is the principal religious observance for Catholic and many Protestant communities.