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Holy Saturday

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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

📣 Traveler notes

Serbia is a multi-cultural Balkan country in Southeastern Europe. It features diverse landscapes, including the Vojvodina plains, mountain regions, lakes, and national parks. Major draws include Belgrade and winter sports at resorts like Kopaonik. Serbians are known for their hospitality and welcoming nature.

  • Major state holidays include Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7), Easter Monday, and Labor Day (May 1-2).
  • Most major retail establishments operate on designated holidays, excluding New Year's Day (Jan 1) and Orthodox Christmas (Jan 7).
  • Some areas with significant Catholic populations may observe closures on Gregorian Christmas Day (Dec 25).

About this holiday

Holy Saturday (Lazarus Saturday) is a movable feast in Eastern Christianity, celebrated before Palm Sunday, commemorating the raising of Lazarus of Bethany.