Kosovo Public Holidays 2025
Kosovo has 11 public holidays and 0 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 7 Jan | Tue | Orthodox Christmas | public |
| 17 Feb | Mon | Independence Day | public |
| 30 Mar | Sun | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | public |
| 9 Apr | Wed | Constitution Day | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Orthodox Easter | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 9 May | Fri | Europe Day | public |
| 6 Jun | Fri | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
About Kosovo's Holidays
Kosovo marks a few key national public holidays that shape the year. Independence Day on February 17 and Constitution Day on April 9 are the main state celebrations with flags, ceremonies, and official events across towns and cities.
Religious holidays are very important because Kosovo is diverse. Muslim festivals like Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha and Christian holidays like Orthodox and Catholic Easter and Christmas bring family visits, special meals, prayers, and community gatherings.
Secular days such as New Year and Labor Day on May 1 are also public holidays. Overall, holidays in Kosovo blend national pride with cultural and religious traditions, so people celebrate both official events and family rituals.
Holiday Traditions
In Kosovo people celebrate holidays with family and warmth. Homes are cleaned and decorated. Families visit each other to share stories and gifts. Respect for elders is important and children often greet older relatives first.
Food plays a big role in celebrations. Tables are full of bread, cheese, meat, pastries, and sweet treats like baklava. Meals are long and shared. Cooking together is common and recipes are passed down through generations.
Public celebrations include music, traditional dances, and folk costumes. Neighbors join festivals in town squares. Mosques and churches can hold special services. Overall holidays mix family customs, shared meals, singing, and community togetherness.
Travel Tips
Kosovo (xk) gets busier around Christmas and New Year and during local religious holidays. Many shops, banks, and government offices close or have shortened hours, especially on the exact holiday days.
Public transport runs but on reduced schedules. Taxis are more available but fares can rise. If you rent a car, expect some traffic near markets and main roads in Pristina and tourist spots.
Flight and train choices can fill up early. Book tickets and accommodations well in advance. Allow extra time for transfers because delays happen more often during holiday travel peaks.
Carry cash for small shops and markets. Check opening hours before you go, and plan activities for nonholiday days to avoid closures.