Montenegro Public & National Holidays (2026)

A country in Southeast Europe, Montenegro is a Balkan country that’s rich in mountains, medieval villages and a strip of beaches along the Adriatic coastline. It is a popular summer destination for tourists thanks to the sun-drenched beaches.

The total population of Montenegro is estimated at 627,987, while the land area spans up to 13,812 km².

Public holidays in Montenegro consist of religious and national holidays observed by Montenegrins across the country.

When are public holidays in Montenegro?

What are the public holidays in Montenegro?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Montenegro that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.

Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in January as the Orthodox Church believes January 7th to be the day Jesus was born. This date was set in accordance with the Julian Calendar, rather than the Gregorian.

Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday in Montenegro marks the death and crucifixion of Jesus.

Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his death and crucifixion on the cross on Good Friday.

Labor Day
Labor Day in Montenegro commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement. This day is also observed in over 80 countries around the world.

Independence Day
Montenegro’s Independence Day celebrates the anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum in 2006.

Sovereignty Day of Montenegro
The Sovereignty Day of Montenegro marks the day in which the Berlin Congress recognized Montenegro as an independent state in 1878.

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