In Slovakia we have four days of national holiday. During these days we do not work, neither we go to school, and almost all the stores are obligated to be closed whole day. This does not affect restaurants, cafés, or gas stations, however, some of them choose to close voluntarily. Slovakia is quite a religious country which means we have ten more non-working days, which are directly connected with religious events. We recommend you put these dates in your calendar to be ready for prolonged weekends. You can better plan your trips or homecoming.

Year 2024

Date National Holiday
15.09. Day of Our Lady of the
Seven Sorrows
01.11. All Saints’ Day
17.11. Day of the Fight for
Freedom and Democracy
24.12. Christmas Eve
25.12. Christmas Day
26.12. St. Stephen’s Day

Year 2025

Date National Holiday
01.01. Day of the Establishment
of the Slovak Republic
06.01. Epiphany (The Three Kings Day)
18.04. Good Friday
20.04. Easter Monday
01.05. Labour Day
08.05. Day of victory over fascism
05.07. St. Cyril and Methodius Day
29.08. Slovak National Uprising anniversary