Slovenia separates work-free public holidays from working holidays, so some commemorations are marked but still worked. Culture Day on 8 February and Statehood Day on 25 June are the distinctive ones.

How people take the days

The country largely shuts for the first fortnight of August and the week between Christmas and New Year. Two-day Easter and Pentecost pairs are standard.

If you're visiting

8 February opens museums and galleries free of charge nationwide — the best single day of the year to be in Ljubljana as a visitor.

If you live here

Working holidays like Reformation-adjacent commemorations still require attendance; check which of the two lists a date sits on before assuming a day off.

Nearby countries

Neighbours of Slovenia — see their holidays, or compare the two calendars side by side.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Reformation Day

31 Oct 2026

Public

Observance: Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.
Business: Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.
Transport: Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Day of the Dead

1 Nov 2026

Public

Observance: Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.
Business: Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.
Transport: Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Rudolf Maister Day

23 Nov 2026

Observance

Observance: A recognised observance rather than a day off work.
Business: Business as usual, though there may be local events or ceremonies.
Transport: Normal services.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.
Business: Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.
Transport: Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.