Romania has 17 public holidays in 2027 under the Labor Code. 9 fall on a weekday and 8 on a weekend. Orthodox Easter is Sunday 2 May 2027, so Good Friday is 30 April and Easter Monday 3 May, and Pentecost is 20 and 21 June.
17
On a weekday
9
On a weekend
8
Orthodox Easter
2 May 2027
Premium for work on a holiday
At least 100%
Romania's public holidays are set by the Labor Code. Easter and Pentecost follow the Orthodox calendar, so they move each year. Members of recognized non-Christian faiths also get 2 days off for each of 3 religious holidays a year.
Public holidays in Romania, 2027
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Day</th><th>Public holiday</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January</td><td>Friday</td><td>New Year's Day</td></tr><tr><td>2 January</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Day after New Year's Day</td></tr><tr><td>6 January</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Epiphany</td></tr><tr><td>7 January</td><td>Thursday</td><td>St John the Baptist</td></tr><tr><td>24 January</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Union of the Romanian Principalities</td></tr><tr><td>30 April</td><td>Friday</td><td>Orthodox Good Friday</td></tr><tr><td>1 May</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Labor Day</td></tr><tr><td>2 May</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Orthodox Easter Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>3 May</td><td>Monday</td><td>Orthodox Easter Monday</td></tr><tr><td>1 June</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Children's Day</td></tr><tr><td>20 June</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Orthodox Pentecost Sunday</td></tr><tr><td>21 June</td><td>Monday</td><td>Orthodox Pentecost Monday</td></tr><tr><td>15 August</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Assumption of Mary</td></tr><tr><td>30 November</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>St Andrew's Day</td></tr><tr><td>1 December</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>National Day</td></tr><tr><td>25 December</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Christmas Day</td></tr><tr><td>26 December</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Second day of Christmas</td></tr></tbody></table>
Romania public holidays, 2026 and 2027
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Public holiday</th><th>2026</th><th>2027</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td><td>Thursday 1 January</td><td>Friday 1 January</td></tr><tr><td>Day after New Year's Day</td><td>Friday 2 January</td><td>Saturday 2 January</td></tr><tr><td>Epiphany</td><td>Tuesday 6 January</td><td>Wednesday 6 January</td></tr><tr><td>St John the Baptist</td><td>Wednesday 7 January</td><td>Thursday 7 January</td></tr><tr><td>Union of the Romanian Principalities</td><td>Saturday 24 January</td><td>Sunday 24 January</td></tr><tr><td>Orthodox Good Friday</td><td>Friday 10 April</td><td>Friday 30 April</td></tr><tr><td>Labor Day</td><td>Friday 1 May</td><td>Saturday 1 May</td></tr><tr><td>Orthodox Easter Sunday</td><td>Sunday 12 April</td><td>Sunday 2 May</td></tr><tr><td>Orthodox Easter Monday</td><td>Monday 13 April</td><td>Monday 3 May</td></tr><tr><td>Children's Day</td><td>Monday 1 June</td><td>Tuesday 1 June</td></tr><tr><td>Orthodox Pentecost Sunday</td><td>Sunday 31 May</td><td>Sunday 20 June</td></tr><tr><td>Orthodox Pentecost Monday</td><td>Monday 1 June</td><td>Monday 21 June</td></tr><tr><td>Assumption of Mary</td><td>Saturday 15 August</td><td>Sunday 15 August</td></tr><tr><td>St Andrew's Day</td><td>Monday 30 November</td><td>Tuesday 30 November</td></tr><tr><td>National Day</td><td>Tuesday 1 December</td><td>Wednesday 1 December</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Day</td><td>Friday 25 December</td><td>Saturday 25 December</td></tr><tr><td>Second day of Christmas</td><td>Saturday 26 December</td><td>Sunday 26 December</td></tr></tbody></table>
What this means for remote teams
Orthodox Easter falls in May in 2027: the holidays run from Good Friday, 30 April, to Easter Monday, 3 May, and Labor Day falls on the Saturday in between. Pentecost Monday, 21 June, is also a day off. 8 of the 17 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday, including Christmas Day and the second day of Christmas. Employers who need staff to work on a public holiday must give time off within 30 days, or pay a premium of at least 100% of base pay.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Romania have in 2027?
17. 9 fall on a weekday and 8 on a Saturday or Sunday.
When is Orthodox Easter in 2027?
Sunday 2 May 2027. Good Friday, 30 April, and Easter Monday, 3 May, are also public holidays.
When is Pentecost in Romania in 2027?
Sunday 20 June and Monday 21 June 2027. Both are public holidays.
Which holidays were added most recently?
Epiphany on 6 January and St John the Baptist on 7 January, added to the Labor Code in 2023.
What happens if an employee works on a public holiday?
The employer gives paid time off within the next 30 days. If that is not possible, the employee gets a premium of at least 100% of base pay.
