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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Victory Day
Saturday, May 9, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Moldova is a landlocked European country situated between Romania and Ukraine. It is known for its wine and monasteries, with tours available from the capital, Chișinău.
- Political discussions are polarizing, involving pro-EU, pro-Russia, and neutral viewpoints.
- Avoid discussing the unification of Romania and Moldova, or the conflict in Transnistria.
- Exercise caution when discussing Moldova's relationship with Russia and EU membership, especially in Gagauzia and Transnistria.
- While Romanian is the official language, identity and language discussions can be sensitive (Moldovan vs. Romanian).
About this holiday
Victory Day is a general national holiday celebrating a country's victory over hostile forces or liberation from occupation, often commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.