Public Holidays in Moldova
Every public holiday in Moldova for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
South Capital's Day Cahul · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Moldova public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Wednesday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day (Moldova) | Public |
| May 9 | Saturday | Victory and Commemoration Day | Public |
| May 22 | Friday | Bălţi Day | Public |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Memorial Day | Public |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Limba Noastra | Public |
| Sep 3 | Thursday | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Public |
| Oct 14 | Wednesday | Capital's Day | Public |
| Nov 21 | Saturday | South Capital's Day Cahul | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Public |
Moldova public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Jan 8 | Friday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Feb 23 | Tuesday | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Public |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Moldova) | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 9 | Sunday | Victory and Commemoration Day | Public |
| May 22 | Saturday | Bălţi Day | Public |
| Aug 27 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Memorial Day | Public |
| Aug 31 | Tuesday | Limba Noastra | Public |
| Sep 3 | Friday | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Public |
| Oct 14 | Thursday | Capital's Day | Public |
| Nov 21 | Sunday | South Capital's Day Cahul | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Public |
Moldova public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 7 | Friday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Jan 8 | Saturday | Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas) | Public |
| Feb 23 | Wednesday | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies | Public |
| Mar 8 | Wednesday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day (Moldova) | Public |
| May 9 | Tuesday | Victory and Commemoration Day | Public |
| May 22 | Monday | Bălţi Day | Public |
| Aug 27 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 28 | Monday | Memorial Day | Public |
| Aug 31 | Thursday | Limba Noastra | Public |
| Sep 3 | Sunday | Day of the Moldovan National Army | Public |
| Oct 14 | Saturday | Capital's Day | Public |
| Nov 21 | Tuesday | South Capital's Day Cahul | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas) | Public |
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About holidays in Moldova
This page lists Moldova's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Moldova?
Moldova has 16 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Moldova?
South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday, November 21, 2026 — 25 days away.
Are all holidays in Moldova nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.