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2026 Moldova Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Moldova for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

16

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

January

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

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Independence Day (Moldova)

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About Moldova holidays in 2026

In 2026, Moldova observes a variety of national and regional holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day and Orthodox Christmas celebrations. Spring brings International Women's Day, Easter, Labour Day, and Victory Day. The summer months are marked by significant national observances such as Independence Day and National Language Day. The autumn and winter periods include several regional and national commemorations, concluding with Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 7, 2026WednesdayChristmas Day (Orthodox)
January 8, 2026ThursdayChristmas Day (Orthodox)
February 23, 2026MondayDay of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
April 12, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day (Moldova)
May 9, 2026SaturdayVictory and Commemoration Day
May 22, 2026FridayBălţi Day
August 27, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day (Moldova)
August 31, 2026MondayLimba Noastra (National Language Day)
August 31, 2026MondayMemorial Day
September 3, 2026ThursdayDay of the Moldovan National Army
October 14, 2026WednesdayCapital's Day
November 21, 2026SaturdaySouth Capital's Day Cahul
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Moldova holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed regionally, with specific dates for cities like Bălţi, Cahul, and Chișinău.
  • Be aware of the proximity of Orthodox Christmas and Western Christmas celebrations.
  • Multiple observances fall on August 31st, including national language and memorial days.
  • Check the selected year for any potential shifts in holiday dates, especially for religious observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Moldova in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the first and last quarters of the year, with notable clusters in January, May, and August. The middle of the year, particularly June and July, remains largely free of national holidays.

Several holidays are tied to specific cities or regions, indicating a pattern of localized celebrations alongside nationwide events. The year concludes with a mix of religious and commemorative holidays.

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