Holidays in Slovakia
Every public, bank and school holiday in Slovakia for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
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Slovakia has 17 holidays in 2026: 14 public, 3 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayDeň vzniku Slovenskej republiky
- EpiphanyZjavenie PánaPassed
April 2026
- Good FridayVeľkonočný piatokPassed
- Easter SundayVeľká noc
- Easter MondayVeľkonočný pondelok
May 2026
- Labour DaySviatok prácePassed
- Day of victory over fascismDeň víťazstva nad fašizmomPassed
- Mother's DayPassed
July 2026
- Saints Cyril and Methodius DaySviatok svätého Cyrila a MetodaPassed
August 2026
- Slovak National Uprising anniversaryVýročie Slovenského národného povstaniaPassed
September 2026
- Constitution DayDeň ÚstavyPassed
- Day of Our Lady of the Seven SorrowsSviatok Panny Márie SedembolestnejPassed
November 2026
- All Saints' DaySviatok všetkých svätýchNext · In 7 days
- Struggle for Freedom and Democracy DayDeň boja za slobodu a demokraciuIn 23 days
December 2026
- Christmas EveŠtedrý deňIn 60 daysRead the guide to Christmas Eve
- Christmas DayPrvý sviatok vianočnýIn 61 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
- Boxing DayDruhý sviatok vianočnýIn 62 days
Festivals in Slovakia
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Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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