Romania Public Holidays 2025
Romania has 16 public holidays and 6 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Epiphany | public |
| 7 Jan | Tue | Saint John the Baptist | public |
| 24 Jan | Fri | Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | public |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Mother's Day | observance |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 25 May | Sun | Day of the Romanians Everywhere, Romanian Businessperson Day | observance |
| 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day | observance |
| 1 Jun | Sun | Children's Day | public |
| 8 Jun | Sun | Pentecost | public |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Whit Monday | public |
| 26 Jun | Thu | Flag Day | observance |
| 29 Jul | Tue | National Anthem Day | observance |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Assumption | public |
| 30 Nov | Sun | St Andrew's Day | public |
| 1 Dec | Mon | National holiday | public |
| 8 Dec | Mon | Constitution Day | observance |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Romania's Holidays
Romania has a mix of national, public, and cultural holidays that shape family life and public life. National days mark historical events, public holidays give days off, and cultural dates follow church traditions and folk customs.
The biggest national holiday is Great Union Day on December 1. Other important public days include New Year, Labour Day on May 1, and the Little Union on January 24. Religious holidays follow the Orthodox calendar and move each year.
Orthodox Easter and Christmas are major cultural moments with family meals, church services, carols, and traditional foods like cozonac. The Assumption of Mary on August 15 and Pentecost are also widely observed, with local fairs and folk rituals.
Holiday Traditions
In Romania holidays mix church, history, and village customs. Families keep old ways like lighting candles, wearing traditional shirts, and singing carols or doina songs. Respect for elders and passing stories is important at each celebration.
Food is central. Tables fill with sarmale cabbage rolls, cozonac sweet bread, pork dishes, and plated cheeses and pickles. People bake, share dishes, and invite neighbors. Meals can last hours and bring laughter and toasts.
Public life has markets, folk dances, and parades. Towns host concerts, firework displays, and crafts fairs. Children enjoy games and small gifts. These moments strengthen community ties and keep Romanian culture alive.
Travel Tips
During the holiday season many shops, banks, post offices and public offices close on official days. Some grocery stores stay open but with shorter hours. Plan for fewer services on those dates.
Trains and buses run but often with reduced or special schedules. Expect crowded trains and sold out seats around big holidays. Airports are busy so arrive early and book tickets in advance.
Tourist sites and restaurants can be very busy before and after holidays. City centers and markets fill up. Traffic increases around evenings of celebration and on key travel days.
Bring some cash because smaller shops may not accept cards. Check official schedules and local apps before travel. Book accommodations and tickets early.