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2026 Slovenia Holidays

See public holidays in Slovenia for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

21

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Sovereignty Day

49 days away

About Slovenia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Slovenia observes a variety of public holidays that commemorate historical events, cultural figures, and religious observances. The year begins with a two-day celebration for New Year's Day, followed by a significant cultural holiday in February. Spring brings a cluster of holidays, including Easter, a day commemorating the uprising against occupation, and the widely celebrated Labour Day. The summer months feature national days and religious observances, while autumn marks historical and cultural commemorations. The year concludes with major holidays in December, including Christmas and Independence and Unity Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year's Day
February 8, 2026SundayPrešeren Day
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 27, 2026MondayDay of Uprising Against Occupation
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 2, 2026SaturdayLabour Day
May 2, 2026SaturdayPrimož Trubar Day
May 24, 2026SundayPentecost
June 25, 2026ThursdayStatehood Day
August 14, 2026FridaySovereignty Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayUnification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation
September 15, 2026TuesdayIntegration of Primorska into the Homeland
September 23, 2026WednesdaySlovenian Sports Day
October 31, 2026SaturdayReformation Day
November 1, 2026SundayDay of the Dead
November 23, 2026MondayRudolf Maister Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayIndependence and Unity Day

Planning around Slovenia holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on consecutive days, such as New Year's Day and Labour Day.
  • Some dates, like Pentecost, are determined by the Easter date and may vary in other years.
  • Check specific dates for holidays that fall on weekends, as their observance may shift.
  • Note that some holidays have multiple names or commemorate distinct events on the same date.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Slovenia's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in April and May, which feature a mix of religious, historical, and labor-related holidays. The summer months are also active, with several significant national days occurring in August.

The latter half of the year sees a more distributed pattern of holidays, with observances spread across September, October, and November. These often commemorate historical events and cultural figures, leading up to the year-end holidays.

The year begins and ends with clusters of holidays, including the New Year's celebrations at the start and Christmas and Independence and Unity Day at the close. March and July are the quietest months with no public holidays.

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