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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Christmas (Orthodox)
Thursday, January 7, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Mostly closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
07
Holiday
FRI
08
Bridge Day
SAT
09
Weekend
SUN
10
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 8
📣 Traveler notes
Serbia is a diverse Balkan country offering a blend of history and natural beauty, from plains and national parks to ski resorts like Kopaonik. It is described as having a hospitable population and is a rich destination for culture enthusiasts.
- Orthodox Christmas is a recognized state holiday (January 7).
- Major retail stores generally remain open on official holidays, except on January 1 and January 7.
- The church maintains an influential role in Serbian society, though the state is constitutionally secular.
- Guests should be prepared to toast and hold their drinks, and it is advised to consume alcohol cautiously.
- Other major state holidays include May 9 (Victory Day) and June 28 (St. Vitus Day).
About this holiday
Orthodox Christmas in Serbia is celebrated on January 7. The celebration is associated with the Serbian word Božić, which means 'young god.'