Holidays in Moldova Until Summer 2025
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year (Revelion) |
| January 7 | Christmas (Julian Calendar) |
| January 14 | Old New Year and Saint Basil’s Day |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 9 | Victory Day |
| May 24 | Cyrillic Alphabet and Slavic Culture Day |
Description of Holidays and Reasons for Days Off
- New Year (Revelion) – January 1
- Description: One of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in Moldova. It is an official public holiday.
- Christmas (Julian Calendar) – January 7
- Description: A national holiday celebrated with family gatherings, traditional meals, and religious services. Schools and most workplaces are closed on this day.
- Old New Year and Saint Basil’s Day – January 14
- Description: Although not an official public holiday, it is celebrated by many people, especially in rural areas. The working day on the eve may be shortened.
- International Women’s Day – March 8
- Description: A national holiday in honor of women. Schools, workplaces, and most institutions are closed on this day.
- Labor Day – May 1
- Description: An international holiday celebrating the achievements of workers and labor collectives. It is an official public holiday.
- Victory Day – May 9
- Description: A holiday in honor of the victory in World War II. Festive events are held on this day, and it is an official public holiday.
- Cyrillic Alphabet and Slavic Culture Day – May 24
- Description: Although not an official public holiday, many institutions hold events in honor of the Cyrillic alphabet and Slavic culture.
