The year 2025 brings a series of legal public holidays in Romania, giving you the opportunity to plan your vacations in advance and enjoy more free time. Discover which are the legal holidays, how you can organize your vacations to benefit from extended weekends, and when to take leave to make the most of your time off.

Legal public holidays in Romania in 2025

According to the current legislation, employees benefit from the following legal public holidays in 2025:

• January 1 and 2 (Wednesday and Thursday) – New Year
• January 6 (Monday) – Epiphany
• January 7 (Tuesday) – Saint John the Baptist
• January 24 (Friday) – Unification Day of the Romanian Principalities
• March 8 (Saturday) – International Women’s Day (not an official public holiday but widely celebrated)
• April 20 and April 21 (Sunday and Monday) – Orthodox Easter
• May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day
• May 2 (Friday) – Additional Public Holiday (linked with Labor Day for an extended weekend)
• June 1 (Sunday) – Children’s Day
• June 8 and June 9 (Sunday and Monday) – Pentecost
• August 15 (Friday) – Assumption of the Virgin Mary
• November 30 (Sunday) – Saint Andrew’s Day
• December 1 (Monday) – National Day of Romania
• December 25 and 26 (Thursday and Friday) – Christmas

How to plan your vacations for more free time?

If you want to take advantage of mini-holidays or extend your leave, you can make use of certain combinations of public holidays and vacation days:

1. New Year (January 1-5) – By taking a day off on January 3 (Friday), you get 5 consecutive days off.
2. Epiphany & Saint John (January 4-7) – Taking January 3 (Friday) and January 6-7 (Monday-Tuesday) off results in a 6-day break.
3. Orthodox Easter (April 19-21) – A 3-day mini-holiday, perfect for a spring getaway.
4. Labor Day (May 1-4) – A public holiday on Thursday; if you take leave on Friday (May 2), you get a 4-day extended weekend.
5. Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15-17) – With a public holiday on Friday, you get a perfect weekend for a short summer vacation.
6. Christmas (December 25-28) – Since it falls on Thursday and Friday, you get a 4-day long weekend, ideal for celebrating with family.

Read about Public holidays and legal holidays in Germany in 2025

Interesting facts about public holidays in 2025

• Last-minute travel opportunities: Since some public holidays fall close to weekends, you can grab special deals for short trips.
• Events and festivals: Some legal holidays are accompanied by local events or festivals, such as the military parade on December 1 or concerts on Labor Day.
• Recommended destinations: For quick getaways, you can opt for city breaks in European cities or relax in mountain areas such as Prahova Valley or Bucovina.
• Impact on productivity: Strategically planned breaks can reduce stress and increase efficiency at work.
• Extended religious celebrations: Romania includes multiple religious holidays that provide excellent opportunities for spiritual retreats or family gatherings.

Public holidays and days off in the Netherlands in 2025 – a guide

Conclusion

Planning your leave around public holidays can help you enjoy more free time without using too many vacation days. Whether you want to go on a long holiday or simply relax at home, organizing your public holidays in advance can make 2025 a more relaxing and fulfilling year!