Working days 2026
In 2026 Romania has a total of 250 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
250
Public holidays
16
11 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: January (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Anul nou (THU)
- 06. Bobotează (TUE)
- 07. Sfântul Ion (WED)
- 24. Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române (SAT)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 10. Vinerea Mare (FRI)
- 12. Paștele (SUN)
- 13. A doua zi de Pasti (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ziua muncii (FRI)
- 31. Rusaliile (SUN)
June
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ziua Copilului (MON)
- 01. A doua zi de Rusalii (MON)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Adormirea Maicii Domnului (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 30. Sfântul Andrei (MON)
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ziua națională, Ziua Marii Uniri (TUE)
- 25. Crăciunul (FRI)
- 26. A doua zi de Crăciun (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
Romania observes 15 public holidays annually, among the most in the European Union. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following working day becomes a compensatory public holiday. HR and payroll professionals must account for these days when calculating working time and compensation.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday in Romania?
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following working day (typically Monday) is declared a compensatory public holiday. Employees do not work on that day, and if they do work, they are entitled to compensation according to labor legislation. This rule is applied systematically to ensure the right to rest.
What is the difference between Catholic Easter and Orthodox Easter in calculating days off in Romania?
Romania observes exclusively Orthodox Easter, not Catholic Easter. In 2026, Orthodox Easter falls on 12 April, with public holidays on 12 and 13 April (Easter Monday). HR professionals must use the Orthodox calendar for planning days off and vacation periods.
How are working hours calculated when a public holiday falls during a working week?
The standard working week in Romania is 40 hours. When a public holiday falls, it is deducted from the weekly total, and the employee has no obligation to work those hours. The salary for the public holiday is paid in full, as if it were a normal working day.
What is Whitsunday and why are there two consecutive public holidays in 2026?
Whitsunday (Rusalii) is an Orthodox religious holiday falling on 31 May 2026, with Whitsunday Monday on 1 June 2026. This year, 1 June is also Children's Day, so there are two consecutive public holidays. Employees benefit from two consecutive days off during this period.
Romania recently introduced additional public holidays. What are the reasons and which are the new days off?
Romania has expanded the list of public holidays to recognize the importance of tradition and cultural identity. Among the added days are Epiphany (6 January), Saint John's Day (7 January), and the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities (24 January). The country now observes 15 public holidays annually, which requires special attention in work calendar planning.