Public holidays in Slovakia

National holidays in Slovakia

See also Remembrance days in Slovakia.

Date English translation Local name Remarks
1 January (1993)Day of the Establishment of the Slovak RepublicDeň vzniku Slovenskej republikyCzechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
6 JanuaryEpiphany (The Three Magi and Christmas Day of Orthodox Christians)Zjavenie Pána (Traja králi a vianočný sviatok pravoslávnych kresťanov)
March, AprilGood FridayVeľkonočný piatok
March, AprilEaster MondayVeľkonočný pondelokSee also Dyngus Day
1 May (1886)International Workers' DaySviatok práce
8 May (1945)Day of victory over fascismDeň víťazstva nad fašizmomThe end of World War II in Europe; initially celebrated one day later
5 July (863)St. Cyril and Methodius Day Sviatok svätého Cyrila a MetodaSlavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia (see also Glagolitic alphabet)
29 August (1944)Slovak National Uprising AnniversaryVýročie Slovenského národného povstaniaThe Slovaks rose up against Nazi Germany
1 September (1992)Day of the Constitution of the Slovak RepublicDeň Ústavy Slovenskej republikyThe constitution of (future) independent Slovakia was adopted in Bratislava
15 SeptemberDay of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, patron saint of SlovakiaSviatok Panny Márie Sedembolestnej, patrónky SlovenskaThe Patron saint of Slovakia is Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
1 NovemberAll Saints’ DaySviatok všetkých svätýchCemeteries are visited on or around this day
17 November (1989/1939)Struggle for Freedom and Democracy DayDeň boja za slobodu a demokraciuCommemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Bratislava and Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet Revolution.
24 DecemberChristmas EveŠtedrý deňIn Slovakia, Christmas presents are opened in the evening on Christmas Eve
25 DecemberChristmas DayPrvý sviatok vianočnýLiterally, First Christmas Holiday
26 DecemberSt. Stephen's DayDruhý sviatok vianočnýLiterally, Second Christmas Holiday

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