Public holidays in Moldova

 Public holidays in the Republic of Moldova are the celebrated non working days established by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and valid for the whole territory of the country. Autonomous territorial units Gagauzia and Transnistria, as well cities, communes and cantonal authorities also establish local holidays, which are however not non-working days. There are ... nationally celebrated holidays in the modern Moldavia.

In the Republic of Moldova, most retail businesses close on New Year's and Independence Day, but remain open on all other holidays. Private businesses often observe only the big holidays (New Year's Day, Victory Day (May 9), Independence Day, Labor Day, Limba Noastra, and Christmas).

Most holidays celebrated in the Republic of Moldova recognize events or people from History of Moldavia, although four are shared in common with many other countries: Christmas Day and New Year's Day, Victory Day (May 9) and Labour Day.

The holiday season in the winter traditionally runs between New Year's Day until Old new Year's Day, which encompasses the Winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

Summer holiday season traditionally (though unofficially) starts in May with celebrations of anniversary of most important localities (Bălţi - 21 May) and culminates in the end of August with the successive celebrations of Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova and Limba Noastra.

2012

January

01 - New Year's Day

January

07 - Orthodox Christmas

March

08 - International Women's Day

April

16 - Easter Monday (Orthodox)

May

01 - Labour Day

May

09 - Victory and Commemoration Day

August

27 - Independence Day

August

31 - Limba Noastra (National Language Day)

2013

January

01 - New Year's Day

January

07 - Orthodox Christmas Day

March

08 - International Women's Day

May

01 - Labour Day

May

06 - Orthodox Easter Monday

May

09 - Victory and Commemoration Day

August

27 - Independence Day

August

31 - Limba Noastra (National Language Day)