Public Holidays in Slovenia (2026)
15 public holidays and 11 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Slovenia
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 15
- Observances
- 11
- Next Holiday
- Day of Uprising Against Occupation (Mon, Apr 27)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Fri, Jan 2 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Sun, Feb 8 | Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday | Public |
| Sun, Feb 15 | Carnival | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Thu, Apr 23 | St. George's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Apr 27 | Day of Uprising Against Occupation | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sat, May 2 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Public |
| Mon, Jun 8 | Primož Trubar Day | Observance |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Statehood Day | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Public |
| Mon, Aug 17 | Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation | Observance |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Return of Primorska to the Motherland | Observance |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Slovenian Sports Day | Observance |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Sovereignty Day | Observance |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Reformation Day | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Day of Remembrance for the Dead | Public |
| Wed, Nov 11 | St. Martin's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Rudolf Maister Day | Observance |
| Sun, Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas Day | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Independence and Unity Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Slovenia have in 2026?
- Slovenia has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Slovenia?
- The next public holiday is Day of Uprising Against Occupation on Mon, Apr 27.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Slovenia?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.