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North Macedonia Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

45 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for North Macedonia in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Mon
Monday, January 6, 2025
Orthodox Christmas Eve
Orthodox Christmas Eve is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ’s birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Orthodox
Sun
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Epiphany (Orthodox)
Epiphany (Orthodox) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Mon
Monday, January 27, 2025
St Sava's Day
St Sava's Day is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
February
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
March
Sat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Mothers' Day/International Women's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in North Macedonia (Skopje)
Season
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Daylight Saving Time starts
Daylight Saving Time starts in North Macedonia
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
April
Tue
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
International Romani Day (for Romani community)
International Romani Day (for Romani community) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday (Orthodox)
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Optional Holiday
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Easter Saturday (Orthodox)
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Orthodox
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Easter Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Observance
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday (Orthodox)
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Orthodox
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Optional Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
Fri
Friday, May 23, 2025
Vlach’s National Day (for Vlach community)
Vlach’s National Day (for Vlach community) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Sat
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
June
Fri
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friday before Pentecost
Friday before Pentecost is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Optional Holiday
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in North Macedonia (Skopje)
Season
August
Sat
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Republic Day
Republic Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
Thu
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Orthodox)
Feast of the Assumption of Mary (Orthodox) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
September
Mon
Monday, September 8, 2025
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in North Macedonia (Skopje)
Season
Sun
Sunday, September 28, 2025
International Bosniaks' Day (for Bosniak community)
International Bosniaks' Day (for Bosniak community) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
October
Thu
Thursday, October 2, 2025
First day of Yom Kippur (Jewish community)
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
Optional Holiday
Sat
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Day of People’s Uprising
Day of People’s Uprising is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
Thu
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Daylight Saving Time ends
Daylight Saving Time ends in North Macedonia
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
Fri
Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
Observance
November
Sat
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Optional Holiday
Sat
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Albanian Alphabet Day (Albanian community)
Albanian Alphabet Day (Albanian community) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
December
Mon
Monday, December 8, 2025
Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day
Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Turkish Language Day (Turkish community)
Turkish Language Day (Turkish community) is a optional holiday in North Macedonia
Optional Holiday
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in North Macedonia (Skopje)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Optional Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding North Macedonia Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in North Macedonia

North Macedonia celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in North Macedonia

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Eid al-Fitr

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

National holiday

Independence Day

Monday, September 8, 2025

Independence Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia

National holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

North Macedonia observes 45 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

North Macedonia's 45 official holidays reflect the nation's orthodox-macedonian heritage and balkan traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to North Macedonia carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

North Macedonia's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with North Macedonia, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check North Macedonia Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for North Macedonia is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our North Macedonia timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with North Macedonia and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.