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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Slovak National Uprising Anniversary
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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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
Slovakia is a Central European destination offering visitors natural beauty, rich history, and opportunities for relaxation.
- Major Christian holidays typically result in public closures of shops and amenities.
- The Slovak Republic Day (January 1st) is a national holiday.
- Epiphany (January 6th) is a recognized holiday.
- Mardi Gras (Fašiangy) is a festival season with traditional markets and parades.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday are national holidays.
- The country's culture and cuisine are deeply tied to major religious observances.
About this holiday
The holiday commemorates the Slovak National Uprising (1944), a major anti-Nazi resistance movement that challenged the German invasion and the Slovak collaborationist regime.