According to the Law on Holidays, the non-working days for 2025 have been announced.
- January 1 (Wednesday) is a non-working day
- January 7 (Tuesday) – Christmas, the first day of Christmas according to the Orthodox calendar
- March 30 (Sunday) – Ramadan Eid, the first day of Ramadan Eid, that is, March 31 (Monday) is a non-working day
- April 21 (Monday) – Easter, the second day of Easter according to the Orthodox calendar
- May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day
- May 24 (Saturday) – Ss. Cyril and Methodius – Day of All-Slavic Educators
- August 2 (Saturday) – Republic Day, Ilinden
- September 8 (Monday) – Independence Day
- October 11 (Saturday) – Day of Macedonian Uprising
- October 23 (Thursday) – Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
- December 8 (Monday) – St. Clement of Ohrid
For citizens of the Orthodox faith:
- January 6 (Monday) – Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas
- January 19 (Sunday) – Epiphany
- April 18 (Friday) – Good Friday, Friday before Easter
- June 6 (Friday) – All Souls’ Day, Friday before All Souls’ Day
- August 28 (Thursday) – Dormition of the Mother of God
For citizens of the Catholic faith:
- April 21 (Monday) – Easter, the second day of Easter
- November 1 (Friday) – All Saints’ Day
- December 25 (Thursday) – the first day of Christmas
For citizens of the Muslim faith:
- June 6 (Friday) – Eid al-Adha, the first day of Eid al-Adha
- For citizens belonging to the Albanian community:
- November 22 (Saturday) – Albanian Alphabet Day
For citizens belonging to the Serbian community:
- January 27 (Monday) – Saint Sava
For citizens belonging to the Roma community:
- April 8 (Tuesday) – International Roma Day
For citizens belonging to the Vlach community:
- May 23 (Friday) – Vlach’s National Day
For citizens belonging to the Jewish community:
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October 2 (Thursday) – Yom Kippur, the first day of Yom Kippur
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For citizens belonging to the Bosniak community:
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September 28 (Sunday), International Bosniaks Day
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For citizens belonging to the Turkish community:
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December 21 (Synday) – Turkish language teaching day
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What to Expect on Non-Working Days in Macedonia
On official non-working days in Macedonia, most government offices, banks, and public institutions are closed. However, restaurants, cafés, and many local bakeries remain open, especially in city centers or tourist areas. Large supermarkets and shopping malls may operate with reduced hours or be fully open, depending on the holiday and location.
Stores like Vero, Ramstore, and Tinex often stay open in Skopje and other major cities, especially those located within malls.
If you plan to shop or run errands, it’s best to check individual store websites or social media pages for updated holiday hours. Public transport may also run on a limited or weekend schedule.
So while the streets may feel quieter and the official institutions pause, the day still offers plenty of places to explore, eat, and enjoy — just with a bit of planning ahead.
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