Romania Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Romania public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Romania Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Anul Nou) | — |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | New Year's Holiday (A doua zi de Anul Nou) | Second day of New Year |
| Jan 24 | Sunday | Unification of Romanian Principalities Day (Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române) | Union of Wallachia & Moldavia, 1859 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Ziua Muncii) | International Workers' Day |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday (Paștele Orthodox) | Moveable; Orthodox calculation |
| May 3 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday (A doua zi de Paște) | Day after Orthodox Easter |
| Jun 1 | Tuesday | Children's Day (Ziua Copilului) | International Children's Day |
| Jun 20 | Sunday | Whit Sunday / Orthodox Pentecost (Rusaliile) | 49 days after Orthodox Easter |
| Jun 21 | Monday | Whit Monday (A doua zi de Rusalii) | Day after Orthodox Pentecost |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Dormition of the Theotokos (Adormirea Maicii Domnului) | Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
| Nov 30 | Tuesday | St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) | Patron saint of Romania |
| Dec 1 | Wednesday | National Day / Great Union Day (Ziua Națională) | Great Union of 1918 |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Crăciunul) | First day of Christmas |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas (A doua zi de Crăciun) | St. Stephen's Day |
Orthodox Easter and Whit Sunday/Monday dates are calculated using the Julian (Old Style) calendar method. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Romania Public Holidays
Romania's public holiday system is governed by the Labour Code (Codul Muncii) and reflects the country's dual cultural heritage as a predominantly Orthodox Christian nation with deep historical roots in both Eastern Christian tradition and Latin-European civic identity. In 2027, Romania observes 14 public holidays set by law. Fixed-date holidays include New Year's Day and its second day (January 1–2), Unification of the Principalities Day (January 24), Labour Day (May 1), Children's Day (June 1), the Dormition of the Theotokos — also known as the Assumption of Mary (August 15), St. Andrew's Day (November 30), National Day (December 1), and the two days of Christmas (December 25–26). On all public holidays, employees are entitled to a paid day off; if required to work, they receive compensatory time off or premium pay as stipulated in their employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements.
The moveable Orthodox holidays — Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Whit Sunday (Pentecost), and Whit Monday — are calculated according to the Julian (Old Style) calendar used by the Romanian Orthodox Church, which typically places these feasts one to five weeks later than the Western Gregorian Easter. In 2027, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, May 2, making Easter Monday May 3. Orthodox Pentecost (Rusaliile) falls on Sunday, June 20, with Whit Monday on June 21. These four days represent the most important religious holidays in the Romanian calendar and are widely observed with family gatherings, church services, and traditional customs. Romania is one of the few EU member states that includes both Orthodox Easter and Pentecost as statutory public holidays, underscoring the central role of the Romanian Orthodox Church in national life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Romania has 15 public holidays in 2027. These include fixed-date holidays such as New Year (January 1–2), Unification Day (January 24), Labour Day (May 1), Children's Day (June 1), Assumption of Mary (August 15), St. Andrew's Day (November 30), National Day (December 1), and Christmas (December 25–26), plus the moveable Orthodox holidays: Orthodox Easter Sunday and Monday (May 2–3) and Whit Sunday and Monday (June 20–21).
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Romania's National Day (Ziua Națională / Great Union Day) falls on Wednesday, December 1, 2027. It commemorates the unification of Transylvania, Wallachia, and Moldavia into the Kingdom of Romania on December 1, 1918.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Europe/Bucharest timezone and checks against the official 2027 holiday list.