Public Holiday Nationwide

Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (observed)

Name: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (observed)
Start: 2026-05-25
End: 2026-05-25
Location: North Macedonia

Monday, May 25, 2026

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Mostly closed
Restaurants Reduced
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block

SAT 23 Weekend

SUN 24 Weekend

MON 25 Holiday

3-day weekend (May 23 – May 25)

📣 Traveler notes

North Macedonia is an ethnically diverse, landlocked country in the Balkans. The scenery features a blend of Ottoman, socialist Yugoslav, and modern architecture. Travelers should note that the infrastructure is underdeveloped, which may make navigation challenging.

Taksirat Festival: Major winter festival held in Skopje (late November/early December).
Baba Marta: Tradition starting March 1st, involving gifting 'martinka' until a stork, swallow, or blooming tree is spotted.
D Festival: Multi-day outdoor music festival held annually in Dojran.
Use the term "Macedonia" when referring to the country. To maintain good relations, avoid discussing the 2001 NLA conflict, the Balkan wars, or North Macedonia's EU membership.

About this holiday

National public holidays in North Macedonia are regulated by the 1998 Law on Holidays. Generally, these holidays involve celebrations, and if a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a non-working day.