2025 Holidays - North Macedonia
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Christmas | Tuesday | Jan. 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Al Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| St. Cyril and St. Methodius | Saturday | May 24, 2025 | National | All |
| Republic Day | Saturday | Aug. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Monday | Sept. 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Revolution Day | Saturday | Oct. 11, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of the Macedonian Revolution | Thursday | Oct. 23, 2025 | National | All |
| St. Clement of Ohrid | Monday | Dec. 8, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
North Macedonia workweek and weekend
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
North Macedonia Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Recognized Public Holidays: North Macedonia officially recognizes several public holidays, including New Year's Day (January 1), Orthodox Christmas (January 7), Easter Monday (Orthodox), Labor Day (May 1), Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (May 24), Republic Day (August 2), Independence Day (September 8), Day of the Macedonian Uprising (October 11), Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle (October 23), and Saint Clement of Ohrid Day (December 8). Source
2. Working on Public Holidays
- Compensation for Work: Employees who work on public holidays are entitled to a premium of 50% over their regular daily salary. This applies when the nature of the work necessitates continuous operation or in cases where work during holidays is essential. Source
3. Holidays Falling on Weekends
- Observance Practices: When a public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the following rules apply:
- National Holidays: If a national holiday coincides with a Sunday, the next working day (Monday) is designated as a non-working day. For example, if Independence Day (September 8) falls on a Sunday, Monday, September 9, is observed as the non-working day. Source
- Religious Holidays: Religious holidays are observed on their specific dates, regardless of whether they fall on weekends. For instance, Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is observed on that date, even if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
4. Additional Notes
- Community-Specific Holidays: Certain holidays are designated for specific religious or ethnic communities. For example, International Romani Day (April 8) is observed by the Roma community, and Saint Sava Day (January 27) is observed by the Serbian community. These community-specific holidays are observed on their designated dates, regardless of whether they fall on weekends. Source
Employers and employees are encouraged to consult the Law on Holidays of the Republic of North Macedonia and any relevant employment contracts or collective agreements for detailed provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.