How many public holidays does Romania have in 2026?
Romania has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Romanian Public Holidays 2026 (sărbători legale, Labour Code Art. 139).
Romania has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Romanian Public Holidays 2026 (sărbători legale, Labour Code Art. 139). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 1–4 January 2026.
15 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day
- 2New Year's Day
- 24Union Day (Unification of the Romanian Principalities)
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
No holidays this month.
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 10Orthodox Good Friday
- 12Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 13Orthodox Easter Monday
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 31Orthodox Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 1Children's Day
- 1Orthodox Pentecost Monday
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 15Assumption of Mary
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 30St. Andrew's Day
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1National Day (Great Union Day)
- 25Christmas Day
- 26Second Day of Christmas
Long Weekends in Romania, 2026
Romania has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 1–4 January 2026, covering New Year's Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
1–4 January 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Thu1New Year's DayHoliday
- Fri2New Year's DayHoliday
- Sat3Saturday
- Sun4SundayHoliday
24–25 January 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat24Union Day (Unification of the Romanian Principalities)Holiday
- Sun25SundayHoliday
10–13 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri10Orthodox Good FridayHoliday
- Sat11Saturday
- Sun12Orthodox Easter SundayHoliday
- Mon13Orthodox Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
30 May – 1 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31Orthodox Pentecost (Whit Sunday)Holiday
- Mon1Children's Day / Orthodox Pentecost MondayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Assumption of MaryHoliday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
28 November – 1 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Sat28Saturday
- Sun29SundayHoliday
- Mon30St. Andrew's DayHoliday
- Tue1National Day (Great Union Day)Holiday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Second Day of ChristmasHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Romania Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Romania has 15 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1–2 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Second Day of Christmas).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 24 January 2026 | Saturday | Union Day (Unification of the Romanian Principalities) | Holiday |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Holiday |
| 12 April 2026 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Holiday |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Orthodox Pentecost (Whit Sunday) | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Children's Day | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Orthodox Pentecost Monday | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Holiday |
| 30 November 2026 | Monday | St. Andrew's Day | Holiday |
| 1 December 2026 | Tuesday | National Day (Great Union Day) | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Holiday |
Official source: Romanian Public Holidays 2026 (sărbători legale, Labour Code Art. 139) (The non-working public holidays under Article 139 of the Labour Code. Movable feasts follow the Orthodox calendar: Orthodox Easter is 12 April 2026 and Orthodox Pentecost (Whitsun) is 31 May–1 June 2026. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Non-working public holidays under the Labour Code. Orthodox Easter (12 April 2026) and Pentecost follow the Orthodox calendar; holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
Download Romania 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Romania
Romania is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.
Current season in Romania
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Romania in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Romania in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 1-4 January 2026, covering New Year's Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 Romania holiday calendar?
The official source is Romanian Public Holidays 2026 (sărbători legale, Labour Code Art. 139) (The non-working public holidays under Article 139 of the Labour Code. Movable feasts follow the Orthodox calendar: Orthodox Easter is 12 April 2026 and Orthodox Pentecost (Whitsun) is 31 May–1 June 2026. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).