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Romania Public Holidays

Public holidays in Romania are defined in the Labour Code and combine Orthodox Christian feasts with national commemorations. Orthodox Easter and Pentecost are calculated using the Eastern paschalion, so they usually differ from the Western Easter date.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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St Mary's Day

15 August 2026 (Saturday), in 43 days

Upcoming public holidays

The holidays that matter most in Romania

National Day (Great Union Day)

The National Day, or Great Union Day (1 December), marks the 1918 union of Transylvania with the Kingdom of Romania.

Unification Day (Union Day)

Unification Day (24 January) commemorates the 1859 union of the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia.

Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter is the central religious holiday and moves each year according to the Eastern Christian calendar.

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How public holidays work in Romania

Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Romania treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.

Get Romania holidays in your shared calendar, automatically

Stop copying dates across by hand. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Romania's national and religious holidays, keeps them current, and shares them on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Romania have?

Romania has 17 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.

When is the next holiday in Romania?

The next holiday is St Mary's Day on 15 August 2026 (Saturday).

Can I add Romania holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Romania's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.