What are the public holidays in Romania?

Public holidays in Romania provide approximately 12 to 15 days of non-working days annually, including national and religious observances. 


2025 Public Holidays in Romania

  • January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)

  • January 2 – Day after New Year’s (Thursday)

  • January 3* – Government bridge day (Friday)

  • January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)

  • January 7 – Synaxis of St John the Baptist (Tuesday)

  • January 24 – Unification of the Romanian Principalities (Little Union) (Friday)

  • April 18 – Orthodox Good Friday (Friday)

  • April 20 – Orthodox Easter Sunday (Sunday)

  • April 21 – Orthodox Easter Monday (Monday)

  • May 1 – Labor Day (Thursday)

  • May 2* – Government bridge day (Friday)

  • June 1 – Children’s Day (Sunday)

  • June 8 – Orthodox Pentecost (Whit Sunday) (Sunday)

  • June 9 – Orthodox Pentecost Monday (Monday)

  • August 15 – Assumption of Mary (Friday)

  • November 30 – Saint Andrew’s Day (Sunday)

  • December 1 – Great Union Day (Monday)

  • December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

  • December 26 – Second Day of Christmas (Friday)

*Bridge days are government-designated extra days off for 2025.


Religious Holiday Entitlements

Employees belonging to Christian denominations other than the Orthodox Church are entitled to two additional paid days off per major religious holiday.


Additional Notes

  • Some public sector employees may have additional days off around major holidays.

  • Working on a public holiday requires granting equivalent time off within 30 days or paying a supplement of at least 100% of the base salary.

  • Employers must ensure public holidays and any bridge days are properly recorded in payroll and scheduling systems.

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