Back to country calendar
Public Holiday
Nationwide
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Monday, July 5, 2027
27282930123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
Holiday selected
🏪 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
3-Day Block
SAT
03
Weekend
SUN
04
Weekend
MON
05
Holiday
3-day weekend (July 3 – July 5)
📣 Traveler notes
Slovakia is a Central European destination, commonly visited for its natural beauty, rich history, and relaxing environment.
- Major Christian holidays result in national closures of shops and amenities.
- Slovak Republic Day (January 1) is observed.
- Epiphany (January 6) is celebrated.
- The festive period of Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) occurs from January 6 until Ash Wednesday.
- Easter (March/April) national holidays include Good Friday and Easter Monday.
- Due to complex history, sensitive topics (such as national origin or relations with Russia) require careful handling.
- When entering homes, remove outdoor shoes. Guests should bring a small, non-monetary gift for hosts. Greetings typically involve cheek kisses, though handshakes are also used; cross-gender interactions are key.
About this holiday
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrates two Byzantine Christian theologians and missionaries, revered as the 'Apostles to the Slavs' for their missionary work with the early Slavic peoples.