Macedonia Public Holidays 2025

Macedonia has 13 public holidays and 17 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.

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All Holidays

List of Holidays in 2025
Date	Day	Name	Type
1 Jan	Wed	New Year's Day	public
6 Jan	Mon	Orthodox Christmas Eve	optional
7 Jan	Tue	Orthodox Christmas	public
19 Jan	Sun	Epiphany	optional
27 Jan	Mon	St. Sava	optional
30 Mar	Sun	End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)	public
31 Mar	Mon	End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day)	public
8 Apr	Tue	International Roma Day	optional
18 Apr	Fri	Orthodox Good Friday	optional
20 Apr	Sun	Orthodox Easter	public
21 Apr	Mon	Easter Monday	optional
21 Apr	Mon	Orthodox Easter Monday	public
1 May	Thu	Labour Day	public
23 May	Fri	National Day of Authorities	optional
24 May	Sat	Saints Cyril and Methodius Day	public
6 Jun	Fri	Friday before Pentecost	optional
6 Jun	Fri	Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)	optional
8 Jun	Sun	Pentecost	optional
2 Aug	Sat	Day of the Republic	public
28 Aug	Thu	Assumption	optional
8 Sep	Mon	Independence Day	public
28 Sep	Sun	International Day of Bosniaks	optional
2 Oct	Thu	Yom Kippur	optional
11 Oct	Sat	Revolution Day	public
23 Oct	Thu	Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle	public
1 Nov	Sat	All Saints' Day	optional
22 Nov	Sat	Day of the Albanian Alphabet	optional
8 Dec	Mon	Saint Clement of Ohrid Day	public
21 Dec	Sun	Turkish Language Day	optional
25 Dec	Thu	Christmas Day	optional

About Macedonia's Holidays

North Macedonia marks a few big national days tied to its history and statehood. Independence Day in August and Ilinden in early August are the most symbolic. They honor freedom, uprising, and the founding of the modern state.

Public holidays mix historical and civic events with work breaks. New Year and Labor Day are widely observed. Official holidays often give people time off and bring communities together for parades, speeches, and family gatherings.

Cultural life includes major religious festivals for both Orthodox Christians and Muslims. Orthodox Christmas and Easter follow the Julian calendar. Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha are important for the Muslim population. These festivals show the country s diversity.

Holiday Traditions

Holidays in Macedonia (mk) are warm and lively. People follow old traditions and customs that mix family life, music, and local beliefs. Many holidays have religious and folk roots that shape how they are observed.

Food is very important. Families share big meals with special breads, savory pies, grilled meats, and sweet desserts. Homemade treats and seasonal dishes are prepared together, and guests are always offered plenty to eat.

Families gather across generations. Relatives visit elders, exchange small gifts, and remember ancestors. Homes are cleaned and decorated, and people often light candles or say prayers during quiet moments.

Public celebrations bring town centers alive. There are concerts, folk dances, traditional costumes, open markets, and sometimes fireworks. Communities sing, dance, and celebrate together with pride and hospitality.

Travel Tips

During the holiday season many shops, banks, and government offices close or have shorter hours. Small towns close earlier than big cities. Plan errands and cash needs ahead because ATMs can run low on smaller bills.

Public transport runs but schedules change on holidays. Buses and trains may be less frequent. Taxis are available in cities but can be in high demand on big holidays, so book rides early for airport transfers.

Tourist attractions and restaurants stay open but can be crowded. Book hotels, tours, and restaurant tables in advance. Expect more traffic around city centers and popular sites during evenings and celebrations.

Carry a printed copy of reservations and emergency numbers. Learn a few Macedonian phrases. Keep flexible plans and extra time for delays to enjoy the season calmly.