Holidays in Moldova in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Moldova in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Moldova.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Moldova
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day Moldova
January 7 2026, Wednesday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day holiday Moldova
January 8 2026, Thursday
National
Valentine's Day Moldova
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
Martisor (first day of spring) Moldova
March 1 2026, Sunday
Observance
International Women's Day Moldova
March 8 2026, Sunday
National
March Equinox Moldova
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Daylight Saving Time starts Moldova
March 29 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Orthodox Good Friday Moldova
April 10 2026, Friday
Observance
Orthodox Holy Saturday Moldova
April 11 2026, Saturday
Observance
Orthodox Easter Sunday Moldova
April 12 2026, Sunday
National
Orthodox Easter Monday Moldova
April 13 2026, Monday
National
State Flag Day Moldova
April 27 2026, Monday
Observance
International Day of Solidarity of Workers Moldova
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Victory Day Moldova
May 9 2026, Saturday
National
Europe Day Moldova
May 9 2026, Saturday
Observance
Family Day Moldova
May 15 2026, Friday
Observance
Bălți Day Moldova
May 22 2026, Friday
Local holiday
Dniester Day Moldova
May 24 2026, Sunday
Observance
International Children's Day Moldova
June 1 2026, Monday
National
World Environment Day Moldova
June 5 2026, Friday
Observance
June Solstice Moldova
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Statehood Day Moldova
June 23 2026, Tuesday
Observance
Constitution Day Moldova
July 29 2026, Wednesday
Observance
Independence Day Moldova
August 27 2026, Thursday
National
Language Day Moldova
August 31 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox Moldova
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Wine Day (Day 1) Moldova
October 3 2026, Saturday
Observance
Wine Day (Day 2) Moldova
October 4 2026, Sunday
Observance
Chișinău Day Moldova
October 14 2026, Wednesday
Local holiday
Daylight Saving Time ends Moldova
October 25 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Halloween Moldova
October 31 2026, Saturday
Observance
Cahul Day Moldova
November 21 2026, Saturday
Local holiday
International Human Rights Day Moldova
December 10 2026, Thursday
Observance
December Solstice Moldova
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Moldova
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day Moldova
December 25 2026, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Moldova
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance