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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day and Orthodox Christmas)
Thursday, January 6, 2028
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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
06
Holiday
FRI
07
Bridge Day
SAT
08
Weekend
SUN
09
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on January 7
📣 Traveler notes
Slovakia is a Central European country known for its natural beauty, rich history, and opportunities for relaxation.
- Major Christian holidays can lead to closures of public amenities, banks, and shops.
- Epiphany (January 6th) is a public holiday honoring the Three Magi.
- The festivities surrounding Mardi Gras (Fašiangy) occur from January 6th until Ash Wednesday, featuring markets and carnivals.
- The country has historical sensitivities concerning national boundaries, WWII, and communism.
- When visiting private homes, remove outdoor shoes. Bringing a small gift (such as wine or chocolates) for the host is customary; avoid bringing cash. Expect cheek-kissing (one or two times) upon meeting people, rather than a handshake.
About this holiday
Epiphany (known as Three Kings' Day in Slovakia) commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men (Magi) who presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus. While Western Christianity recognizes it as a major feast day, Eastern Christianity observes the event on Christmas Day.