North MacedoniavsGreece
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
7
Only North Macedonia
10
Only Greece
What the numbers say
In 2026, North Macedonia has 12 nationwide public holidays and Greece has 15, so Greece gets 3 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Нова Година, Nova Godina, Велики Петок, Veliki Petok, Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden and Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: North Macedonia has 8 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Greece (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, North Macedonia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Greece offers 6 and 2. North Macedonia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in North Macedonia and April in Greece.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only North Macedonia
Greece is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Greece
North Macedonia is working these days.
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