Day after New Year's Day

📣 Traveler notes

Romania is a culturally rich country with natural beauty, scenic mountain landscapes, and historic cities. It features one natural and six cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Be aware of local customs regarding greetings.
• Dress codes for certain settings may differ from Western expectations.
• Respect local history and avoid sensitive topics (e.g., inter-ethnic tensions, political figures).
• Always greet others with proper courtesy, especially toward women and the elderly.
• Recognize that Romanian society values formality and courtesy in social interactions.
• Remove shoes when visiting a home. Common greetings include kissing both cheeks or shaking hands; show respect to the elderly. Use basic greetings like 'Bună ziua' (good day). Courtesy includes offering seats on public transport to the elderly or pregnant.