In the heart of the Balkans lies the Republic of Serbia. The landlocked country is right at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe and is known for its culture, history and cuisine. Belgrade, the country’s capital, is ámong the largest and oldest cities in Southeastern Europe.
Serbia covers a total area of 88,361 km², ranking it 111th in the world, while the population is estimated at 8.77 million.
Public holidays in Serbia consist of religious and national holidays observed by Serbians across the country.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 2 | New Year’s Holiday |
| Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas |
| Feb 15 – 17 | Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday (National Day) |
| Apr 10 | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 11 | Orthodox Holy Saturday |
| Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day |
| Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 9 | Europe Day |
| Nov 11 | Armistice Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Serbia 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.
Sovereignty Day of Serbia
The Sovereignty Day of Serbia marks the anniversary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804, as well as the first Serbian Constitution in 1835.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday is observed to commemorate the death and crucifixion of Jesus.
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Also called ‘The Great Sabbath’, Orthodox Holy Saturday commemorates the day in which Jesus was placed in the tomb after his death.
Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his death and crucifixion on the cross on Orthodox Good Friday.
Labor Day
Also known as International Workers’ Day, Labor Day in Serbia commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement.
Europe Day
Europe Day in Serbia marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, as well as the end of World War II. This holiday is shared in other former Soviet Union republics.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918 and is dedicated to honoring the veterans of both World Wars.
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