Montenegro (ME)
A small Adriatic EU-candidate country with dramatic coastline, mountain towns, euro cash economy, low headline taxes, developing digital-nomad rules, and growing expat communities in Podgorica, Tivat, Kotor, Budva and Bar.
Capital: Podgorica
Region: Europe
Language: Montenegrin
Currency: EUR (EUR)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
21 holidays in Montenegro. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Nova godina
National holiday; most public offices, banks and many shops close.
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Nove godine
Second New Year holiday.
Tue 6
Orthodox Christmas Eve Public Holiday
Badnji dan
Orthodox Christmas Eve — official national public holiday in Montenegro.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Day Public Holiday
Bozic
Major Orthodox holiday; closures are common.
Thu 8
Orthodox Christmas Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Bozica
Second Orthodox Christmas holiday.
March 2026
Fri 20
Ramadan Bayram Optional
Ramazanski bajram
Important Muslim holiday; dates may follow official religious announcement.
April 2026
Fri 3
Catholic Good Friday Optional
Veliki petak
Religious holiday for Catholic employees/communities.
Mon 6
Catholic Easter Monday Optional
Uskrsni ponedjeljak
Religious holiday for Catholic employees/communities.
Fri 10
Orthodox Good Friday Public Holiday
Veliki petak
Orthodox Good Friday — official national public holiday in Montenegro. Solemn religious observance.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Vaskrs
Orthodox Easter Sunday — official national public holiday in Montenegro. Major religious celebration.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Vaskrsni ponedjeljak
Orthodox Easter Monday — official national public holiday in Montenegro.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Praznik rada
National holiday.
Sat 2
Labour Day Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Praznika rada
Second Labour Day holiday; long weekend effects possible.
Thu 21
Independence Day Public Holiday
Dan nezavisnosti
Marks the 2006 independence referendum.
Fri 22
Independence Day Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan nezavisnosti
Second Independence Day holiday.
Wed 27
Kurban Bayram Optional
Kurban bajram
Tentative religious date; confirm official calendar.
July 2026
Mon 13
Statehood Day Public Holiday
Dan drzavnosti
National holiday marking statehood and anti-fascist uprising.
Tue 14
Statehood Day Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan drzavnosti
Second Statehood Day holiday.
November 2026
Fri 13
Njegos Day Public Holiday
Njegosev dan
Culture holiday honouring Petar II Petrovic-Njegos.
Sat 14
Njegos Day Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Njegosevog dana
Second Njegos Day holiday.
December 2026
Fri 25
Catholic Christmas Day Optional
Bozic
Religious holiday for Catholic employees/communities.
Note: Some holidays in Montenegro apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.