Public Holidays in Slovakia
Statutory public holidays in Slovakia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Slovakia at a glance
Slovakia’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar, with Constitution Day on 1 September and the Slovak National Uprising anniversary on 29 August the national dates.
Several dates move with Easter, and Christmas produces the longest break of the year.
Slovakia public holidays 2026
Slovakia has 11 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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| Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas) | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Jul 5Sun | National |
| Slovak National Uprising Anniversary | Aug 29Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24Thu | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26Sat | National |
Showing 11 of 11 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Slovakia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Slovakia.
Bratislava
A compact capital on the Danube, with a castle above an old town of cafes.
Kosice
The second city, with a long Gothic cathedral and a broad main street.
Presov
A city of baroque and renaissance facades in the east of the country.
Zilina
A city in the Vah valley, a base for the Mala Fatra mountains.
Banska Bystrica
A mining city in the Low Tatras with a central square and museums.
Top attractions in Slovakia
The places that draw most visitors to Slovakia.
Spis Castle
One of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, on a limestone hill.
High Tatras
Alpine peaks, glacial lakes and ski slopes on the Polish border.
Banska Stiavnica
A mining town of renaissance houses and a former mining academy.
Vlkolinec
A preserved Carpathian village of painted wooden houses, still inhabited.
Bojnice Castle
A fairy-tale castle of turrets and a cave beneath, with a spa town beside it.
Danube Bend at Devin
A castle ruin on a cliff at the meeting of the Morava and Danube.
Festivals, food and getting around Slovakia
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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Republic Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Struggle for Human Rights Day
Falls on Mar 25
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and buses are cheap and reliable; the Tatras have their own narrow-gauge and cable networks.
Travelling around Slovakia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Slovakia 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
Slovakia'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.
Slovakia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Slovakia have?
Slovakia has 11 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 Slovakia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Slovakia'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, Slovakia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Slovakia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Slovakia?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Slovakia
School term dates in Slovakia
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.