Slovakia Public Holidays
Slovakia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Slovakia observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Slovakia by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Slovakia.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day |
| May 8 | Friday | Day of victory over fascism |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | St. Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Aug 29 | Saturday | Slovak National Uprising anniversary |
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day |
| Nov 17 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Slovakia
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Slovakia by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Slovakia listing covers nationally recognized public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Slovakia calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Day of the Constitution, All Saints' Day, and Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- Epiphany — 6 January 2026. A winter public holiday in the national calendar.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A key Easter-related public holiday.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Extends the Easter break after Easter Sunday.
- International Workers' Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed nationwide.
- St. Cyril and Methodius Day — 5 July 2026. Honors the patron saints of the Slavic peoples.
- Slovak National Uprising anniversary — 29 August 2026. Commemorates the 1944 Slovak National Uprising.
- Christmas Eve — 24 December 2026. Often part of the extended Christmas break.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Epiphany and movable Easter holidays shift each year.
- Summer: July and August national holidays are fixed anchors.
- September: Constitution Day marks an early-autumn public holiday.
- Year-end: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day often create extended time off.
Plan Your Year Around SK Holidays
View Slovakia holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.