Serbia (RS)
A low-cost Western Balkan EU-candidate country with a lively Belgrade expat scene, strong IT and gaming sectors, cafe culture, good regional travel links, private healthcare options and a fast-moving residence/work permit system.
Capital: Belgrade
Region: Europe
Language: Serbian
Currency: RSD (din)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 32)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Serbia. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Nova godina
Non-working public holiday; 2 January is also observed.
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Nove godine
Second New Year non-working day.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Day Public Holiday
Bozic
Serbian Orthodox Christmas; many services close around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Tue 27
Saint Sava Day Optional
Sveti Sava
School and cultural observance; not a general paid public holiday for all workers.
February 2026
Sun 15
Statehood Day Public Holiday
Dan drzavnosti - Sretenje
Falls on Sunday in 2026; observed days are normally shifted to working days.
Mon 16
Statehood Day observed Public Holiday
Sretenje - neradni dan
Observed public holiday because 15 February falls on Sunday.
Tue 17
Statehood Day observed Public Holiday
Sretenje - neradni dan
Second observed Statehood Day non-working day.
April 2026
Fri 10
Orthodox Good Friday Public Holiday
Veliki petak
Orthodox Good Friday — non-working public holiday. Orthodox Easter period.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Vaskrs
Orthodox Easter Sunday — the most important religious holiday in Serbia. Midnight services, family gatherings, painted Easter eggs.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Vaskrsnji ponedeljak
Easter Monday; public offices, schools and banks closed.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Praznik rada
Major holiday; many people travel for 1 May.
Sat 2
Labour Day Holiday Public Holiday
Drugi dan Praznika rada
Second Labour Day non-working day; some observance may shift depending on official calendar.
June 2026
Sun 28
Vidovdan Optional
Vidovdan
Important historical and religious observance; not a general non-working day.
November 2026
Wed 11
Armistice Day Public Holiday
Dan primirja u Prvom svetskom ratu
National remembrance day and non-working holiday.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day for Catholics Optional
Katolicki Bozic
Religious holiday for employees and students who observe Catholic Christmas.
Note: Some holidays in Serbia apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.