2025 Holidays - Montenegro
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Day after New Year's Day | Thursday | Jan. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Christmas Eve | Monday | Jan. 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Christmas | Tuesday | Jan. 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Second Day of Orthodox Christmas | Wednesday | Jan. 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day (2nd day) | Friday | May 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Wednesday | May 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day Holiday | Thursday | May 22, 2025 | National | All |
| Sovereignty Day of Montenegro | Sunday | July 13, 2025 | National | All |
| Sovereignty Day of Montenegro Holiday | Monday | July 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Njegos Day | Thursday | Nov. 13, 2025 | National | All |
| Njegos Day Holiday | Friday | Nov. 14, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Montenegro workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Montenegro Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Montenegro recognizes several public holidays each year. On these days, employees are generally entitled to a day off with regular pay. Source
2. Working on Public Holidays
- If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are entitled to compensation. This often includes additional pay or compensatory time off. Source
3. Holidays Falling on Weekends
- When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the observance rules are determined by the government. In some cases, the day off may be moved to the following Monday, but this is not guaranteed and depends on annual governmental decisions. Source
4. Additional Notes
- Employers and employees should refer to the Labor Law of Montenegro and any applicable collective agreements for specific provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.