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Serbia Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

35 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

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

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Western New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
Thu
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Second Day of Western New Year's Day
Second Day of Western New Year's Day is a national holiday in Serbia
National holiday
Sun
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Fathers' Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Orthodox
Mon
Monday, January 6, 2025
First Day of Baptism
First Day of Baptism is an Orthodox holiday in Serbia
Optional holiday
Tue
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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
Tue
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
New Year
The Orthodox New Year, based on the Julian calendar, is annually held on January 14, according to the Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox
Mon
Monday, January 27, 2025
Spirituality Day/St Sava's Day
Spirituality Day/St Sava's Day is a observance in Serbia
Observance
February
Sat
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia
Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia is a national holiday in Serbia
National holiday
Mon
Monday, February 17, 2025
Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia (Day 2)
Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia (Day 2) is a national holiday in Serbia
National holiday
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
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Serbia (Belgrade)
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.
Optional holiday
April
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Orthodox
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Western Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Optional holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Western Easter Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Optional holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Holy Saturday
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Orthodox
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Western Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Optional holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Day
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Orthodox
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Western Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Optional holiday
Tue
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Remembrance Day is a observance in Serbia
Observance
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Labor holiday
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 2, 2025
Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day Holiday is a national holiday in Serbia
National holiday
Fri
Friday, May 9, 2025
Victory Day
Victory Day is a observance in Serbia
Observance
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
First Day of Eid al-Adha
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 Serbia (Belgrade)
Season
Sat
Saturday, June 28, 2025
St Vitus' Day
St Vitus' Day is a observance in Serbia
Observance
September
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Serbia (Belgrade)
Season
October
Thu
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
Optional holiday
Tue
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
World War II Victims Remembrance Day
World War II Victims Remembrance Day is a observance in Serbia
Observance
November
Tue
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Armistice Day
Armistice Day is a national holiday in Serbia
National holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Serbia (Belgrade)
Season
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
First Day of Western Christmas
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Optional holiday
Sun
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Orthodox
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Western New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding Serbia Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Serbia

Serbia 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 Serbia

Western 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

Second Day of Western New Year's Day

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Second Day of Western New Year's Day is a national holiday in Serbia

National holiday

Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Statehood Day of the Republic of Serbia is a national holiday in Serbia

National holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Serbia observes 35 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Serbia's 35 official holidays reflect the nation's orthodox-serbian heritage and slava traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Serbia 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

Serbia'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 Serbia, 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 Serbia 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

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Stay Perfectly Synchronized

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