Public Holidays in Moldova
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Moldova for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, January 7 Wednesday |
Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, January 8 Thursday |
Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, February 23 Monday |
Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, March 8 Sunday |
International Women's Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, April 12 Sunday |
Orthodox Easter Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day (Moldova) | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 9 Saturday |
Victory and Commemoration Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, May 22 Friday |
Bălţi Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, August 27 Thursday |
Independence Day Independence Day (Moldova) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, August 31 Monday |
Memorial Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, August 31 Monday |
Limba Noastra Limba Noastra (National Language Day) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, September 3 Thursday |
Day of the Moldovan National Army | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, October 14 Wednesday |
Capital's Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, November 21 Saturday |
South Capital's Day Cahul | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, January 7 Thursday |
Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, January 8 Friday |
Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, February 23 Tuesday |
Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, March 8 Monday |
International Women's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day (Moldova) | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, May 2 Sunday |
Orthodox Easter Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, May 9 Sunday |
Victory and Commemoration Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, May 22 Saturday |
Bălţi Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, August 27 Friday |
Independence Day Independence Day (Moldova) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, August 30 Monday |
Memorial Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, August 31 Tuesday |
Limba Noastra Limba Noastra (National Language Day) |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, September 3 Friday |
Day of the Moldovan National Army | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, October 14 Thursday |
Capital's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, November 21 Sunday |
South Capital's Day Cahul | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) Christmas Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Moldova is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: MD · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.