Moldova (MD)
Moldova is Eastern Europe's hidden gem — an EU candidate country since June 2022 and one of the continent's most affordable destinations, with a thriving wine culture, warm hospitality and a rapidly modernising capital.
Capital: Chișinău
Region: Europe
Language: Romanian
Currency: MDL (L)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 22)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Moldova. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Anul Nou
First day of the New Year. Banks, government offices and most businesses closed.
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
A doua zi de Anul Nou
Second New Year holiday. Public and many private businesses closed.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Day Public Holiday
Crăciunul pe rit vechi (Nașterea lui Isus Hristos)
Orthodox Christmas following the Julian calendar. Major religious holiday for over 90% of the population. All services closed.
Thu 8
Orthodox Christmas — Second Day Public Holiday
A doua zi de Crăciun (rit vechi)
Second day of Orthodox Christmas. Most services remain closed.
March 2026
Sun 8
International Women's Day Public Holiday
Ziua Internațională a Femeii
Important social holiday. Men traditionally give flowers and gifts to women. Many businesses close or run on reduced hours.
April 2026
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Sfintele Paști
Orthodox Easter — the most important religious holiday in Moldova. Falls on 12 April 2026 (Orthodox calendar). Night church services (Învierea) followed by family gatherings with pasca (sweet cheese bread) and cozonac. Almost all businesses closed.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
A doua zi de Paști
Easter Monday. Banks, offices and most businesses closed.
Mon 20
Memorial Easter (Paștele Blajinilor) Public Holiday
Paștele Blajinilor / Paștele Morților
Memorial Easter — Monday of the second week after Orthodox Easter (Apr 12). Moldovans visit cemeteries to honour deceased relatives, bringing traditional Easter foods. One of Moldova's most important folk religious observances.
May 2026
Fri 1
International Labour Day Public Holiday
Ziua Internațională a Muncii
Workers' Day. Public holiday. Some commercial businesses may remain open.
Sat 9
Victory and Remembrance Day Public Holiday
Ziua Victoriei și a comemorării eroilor căzuți pentru Independența Patriei
Commemorates WWII victory. Also celebrated as Europe Day in the context of Moldova's EU candidacy. Memorial events at Chișinău's Eternal Flame.
June 2026
Mon 1
International Children's Day Public Holiday
Ziua Internațională a Copilului
Children's Day. Public holiday with family activities and events in parks. Schools may organise special events.
August 2026
Thu 27
Independence Day Public Holiday
Ziua Independenței Republicii Moldova
National Day — Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991. Official ceremonies, concerts and fireworks in Chișinău. All services closed.
Mon 31
Our Language Day Public Holiday
Ziua Limbii Noastre
Celebrates the Romanian language and its recognition as the official state language. Cultural events, poetry readings and concerts. Public holiday.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day (Western) Public Holiday
Crăciunul (25 decembrie)
Western Christmas added as a public holiday to align with EU standards. Banks and government offices closed. Orthodox Christmas on 7 January remains the main religious celebration.
Note: Some holidays in Moldova apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.