In Romania in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day & More Bridge (1 January – 7 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 7 consecutive days off — a 7.0× ROI. There are 17 public holidays in Romania in 2026, with New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day & More Bridge and Epiphany & Saint John the Baptist Bridge also offering strong returns.
Romania has 15 public holidays — one of the most in the EU — including both Orthodox and Catholic Christmas observances, two days each for Easter, and Great Union Day on December 1. The extended December holiday cluster is particularly strong for leave stacking. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day & More Bridge
New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day & More Bridge
Epiphany & Saint John the Baptist Bridge
Romania Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Day after New Year's Day | Friday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Saint John the Baptist | Wednesday |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Union Day/Small Union | Saturday |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 31 May 2026 | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Children's Day | Monday |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Dormition of the Theotokos | Saturday |
| 30 Nov 2026 | St. Andrew's Day | Monday |
| 1 Dec 2026 | National Day/Great Union | Tuesday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Romania
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