Public Holidays in Romania in 2025
Public Holidays in Romania in 2025: How to Plan Your Extra Vacations
In 2025, Romanians will have 17 official public holidays granted by the state. Of these, 13 will fall on weekdays and 4 will fall on weekends. These holidays are due to religious celebrations and important historical events, allowing employees to plan for extended mini-vacations and extra days off.
Important Public Holidays in 2025
📌 January – Start the Year with a Mini-Vacation
The first mini-vacation of 2025 will be right at the beginning of the year. Employees will benefit from two public holidays in January:
The first mini-vacation of 2025 will be right at the beginning of the year. Employees will benefit from two public holidays in January:
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January 6 (Epiphany)
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January 7 (Feast of Saint John the Baptist)
Additionally, if January 3 (Friday) is a holiday for certain employees, they can create a bridge holiday between January 1-2 and the weekend (January 4-5), extending their time off until January 8.
📌 January 24 – Union of the Romanian Principalities Day
On January 24, employees will have another day off to celebrate the Union of the Romanian Principalities, a historic event for Romania. This gives employees the chance to enjoy a mini-vacation.
On January 24, employees will have another day off to celebrate the Union of the Romanian Principalities, a historic event for Romania. This gives employees the chance to enjoy a mini-vacation.
📌 Easter – A 4-Day Mini-Vacation
In 2025, Orthodox and Catholic Easter will be celebrated on April 20. This holiday period offers a long weekend:
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April 18 (Good Friday)
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April 20 (Easter Sunday)
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April 21 (Second Easter Day)
This gives employees four days off, and many can organize extra days off for an extended vacation.
📌 Pentecost – Another Mini-Vacation Opportunity
June 9, 2025 (Monday) will be a public holiday for the second day of Pentecost. Since Children's Day (June 1) and the first day of Pentecost (June 8) fall on the weekend, employees can add extra leave days to create a four-day vacation.
June 9, 2025 (Monday) will be a public holiday for the second day of Pentecost. Since Children's Day (June 1) and the first day of Pentecost (June 8) fall on the weekend, employees can add extra leave days to create a four-day vacation.
📌 August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin Mary
In 2025, the religious holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary will fall on Friday, August 15, offering employees the opportunity to create an extended long weekend.
In 2025, the religious holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary will fall on Friday, August 15, offering employees the opportunity to create an extended long weekend.
📌 Christmas – The End of the Year with Public Holidays
2025 will end with public holidays for Christmas, on December 25 and 26. These days are national holidays, and employees will be able to enjoy an extended vacation by adding extra vacation days to bridge the gap between Christmas and New Year's Eve. This will be the last mini-vacation of the year.
2025 will end with public holidays for Christmas, on December 25 and 26. These days are national holidays, and employees will be able to enjoy an extended vacation by adding extra vacation days to bridge the gap between Christmas and New Year's Eve. This will be the last mini-vacation of the year.
All Public Holidays for Employees in Romania in 2025:
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January 1 – New Year's Day (Wednesday)
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January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
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January 7 – Feast of Saint John the Baptist (Tuesday)
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January 24 – Union of the Romanian Principalities Day (Friday)
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May 1 – Labor Day (Thursday)
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June 1 – Children's Day (Sunday)
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August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Friday)
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November 30 – Saint Andrew’s Day (Sunday)
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December 1 – National Day of Romania (Monday)
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December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)
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December 26 – Second Day of Christmas (Friday)
Additional Days Off for Education and Special Events:
📌 Days Off for Educators
Teachers enjoy 3 extra days in addition to the official holidays. These days are:
Teachers enjoy 3 extra days in addition to the official holidays. These days are:
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The third day of Easter
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June 5 (Teachers’ Day)
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October 5 (World Teachers’ Day)
📌 Days Off for Special Events
Employees in Romania can also benefit from paid days off for special events, such as:
Employees in Romania can also benefit from paid days off for special events, such as:
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Their own or a child’s wedding
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Birth of a child
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Family bereavements
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Blood donation
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Job change within the same company
These days are regulated through the collective labor agreement and are fully paid, without affecting salary rights.
How to Organize Your Extra Vacations:
📌 Vacation Planning
Since many public holidays in 2025 fall during weekdays, employees can plan extended mini-vacations by combining holidays with weekends. For example, during Easter or Pentecost, employees can request an extra vacation day to create a 4-day vacation. Similarly, Christmas holidays can be extended by adding extra vacation days to make the most of the legal mini-vacations.
Since many public holidays in 2025 fall during weekdays, employees can plan extended mini-vacations by combining holidays with weekends. For example, during Easter or Pentecost, employees can request an extra vacation day to create a 4-day vacation. Similarly, Christmas holidays can be extended by adding extra vacation days to make the most of the legal mini-vacations.
📌 Recommendations for Employers and Employees
To ensure you comply with legal regulations and benefit from all the advantages of public holidays, it is recommended to consult a specialist who can guide you on vacation planning and management according to the Labor Code.
To ensure you comply with legal regulations and benefit from all the advantages of public holidays, it is recommended to consult a specialist who can guide you on vacation planning and management according to the Labor Code.
Contact Experts for Proper Planning
To help you understand all aspects related to public holidays and make the best decisions for vacation planning, contact industry experts.
📞 Phone: (+40) 749 097 969
📧 Email: contact@financess.ro
📧 Email: contact@financess.ro
Our specialists will offer support to efficiently organize your vacations and comply with current legislation, helping you make informed decisions and enjoy your free time optimally.