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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Christmas Day (by old style)
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
08
Holiday
FRI
09
Bridge Day
SAT
10
Weekend
SUN
11
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 9
📣 Traveler notes
Moldova is a small, landlocked country located between Romania and Ukraine, recognized for its monasteries and wine production. Tours specializing in these areas are available from the capital, Chișinău.
- Avoid initiating discussions about the Transnistria conflict, as it is highly sensitive.
- Exercise caution when discussing Moldova's relationship with Russia, as views are diverse.
- The topic of Romania and Moldova's potential unification is sensitive, particularly with pro-Russian Moldovans.
- Bringing up Moldova's potential EU membership can be polarizing, especially in pro-Russian areas.
- When discussing identity and language (Moldovan vs. Romanian), it is best to ask individuals for their self-identification.
- Be mindful that men often treat women with a degree of chivalry.
- Be aware that locals may stare out of curiosity. If approached by individuals who appear to be scammers, ignore them.
About this holiday
Christmas is an annual religious and cultural festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a major liturgical feast widely celebrated by both Christians and non-Christians, with observances beginning during Advent and culminating on the public holiday of Christmas Day.