Public Holidays in Kosovo [2026]

Are you living in Kosovo or planning a trip there in 2026? It helps to know which public holidays can affect shops, offices, schools, banks, and public services before you book travel or schedule appointments.

Kosovo’s holiday law lists 11 named public holidays. In the official 2026 schedule, those holidays translate into 12 non-working dates because New Year covers two days and Europe Day falls on a Saturday, with the day off moved to Monday, 11 May 2026.

Public holidays in Kosovo in 2026

The table below covers the public holidays and related substitute days shown in Kosovo’s official 2026 holiday schedule. The dates for Eid and Easter can still be updated by the authorities if the calendar changes.

How many public holidays are observed in Kosovo?

Kosovo’s public holiday law sets out 11 named public holidays, but the number of non-working dates in a given year can be higher. That happens because New Year is observed over two dates, Easter holidays are taken on Monday, and weekend holidays move to the next working day.

For 2026, the official schedule shows 12 non-working dates. For 2027 and 2028, the total can shift again depending on how weekend substitutions and the final lunar-calendar dates for Eid are confirmed.

The most popular holidays in Kosovo

A few dates matter more than others for everyday planning. New Year is the longest fixed holiday at the start of the year, Independence Day on 17 February is one of the main national dates, and Labour Day on 1 May often affects public services and business hours. Christmas and Easter matter too, with separate Catholic and Orthodox dates reflected in the calendar. Kosovo also treats Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as public holidays.

What the public holidays and days off are in Kosovo

New Year’s Day and the Second Day of New Year

Kosovo marks New Year on 1 and 2 January. When one of those dates falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the next working day.

Orthodox Christmas

Orthodox Christmas is observed on 7 January. If it lands on a weekend, the non-working day moves forward.

Independence Day of the Republic of Kosovo

Independence Day is celebrated on 17 February each year and is one of Kosovo’s main national public holidays.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a public holiday in Kosovo. Its exact date can change because it follows the lunar calendar.

Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo

Constitution Day falls on 9 April. It is a fixed public holiday each year.

Catholic Easter

Kosovo’s holiday calendar includes Catholic Easter, with the practical day off taken on Easter Monday in the official schedule.

Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter is also part of Kosovo’s public holiday calendar, and the day off is taken on Orthodox Easter Monday.

International Labour Day

Labour Day is observed on 1 May. If it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the next working day.

Europe Day

Europe Day is observed on 9 May. In 2026 and 2027 it falls on a weekend, so the day off moves to Monday.

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is another public holiday in Kosovo and, like Eid al-Fitr, its date can change because it is based on the lunar calendar.

Catholic Christmas

Catholic Christmas is observed on 25 December. When it falls on a weekend, the substitute day off is usually taken on the next working day.

Kosovo public holidays in 2027

These are the currently published 2027 dates based on Kosovo’s holiday framework and the current holiday calendar listings. Eid dates remain provisional and can change.

Kosovo public holidays in 2028

These 2028 dates are also subject to change where Eid is concerned. One point to watch is New Year: because 1 and 2 January 2028 both fall on the weekend, the substitute days are expected to fall on the following working days.

Conclusion

Kosovo’s public holiday calendar is easy to follow once you separate fixed holidays from substitute days. For 2026, the official list is already published, while the 2027 and 2028 Eid dates should still be treated as provisional until the authorities issue their final confirmation.

Last Updated on 04/09/2026