Public Holidays in Moldova, 2026
Moldova observes 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 4 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 4
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 250
Nationwide
Moldova holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Moldova. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 7 January 2026 | Wednesday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
| 8 January 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Nationwide |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 April 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day (Moldova) | Nationwide |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Victory and Commemoration Day | Nationwide |
| 22 May 2026 | Friday | Bălţi Day | Nationwide |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day (Moldova) | Nationwide |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Limba Noastra (National Language Day) | Nationwide |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 3 September 2026 | Thursday | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Nationwide |
| 14 October 2026 | Wednesday | Capital's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 November 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | South Capital's Day Cahul | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
12 of Moldova's 16 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 4 fall on Saturday and Sunday: International Women's Day (8 March 2026), Easter Sunday (12 April 2026), Victory and Commemoration Day (9 May 2026), South Capital's Day Cahul (21 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 250 business days in Moldova.
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