Long weekends in Moldova, 2026.
Moldova, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 6 days of leave add the other 4, for 32 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 21 February to 23 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day (Moldova))
- 22 May to 24 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Bălţi Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 7 January to 11 January: 5 days off, take Fri 9 Jan as leave (Christmas Day (Orthodox))
- 29 August to 3 September: 6 days off, take Tue 1 Sept and Wed 2 Sept as leave (Memorial Day, Day of the Moldovan National Army)
- 10 October to 14 October: 5 days off, take Mon 12 Oct and Tue 13 Oct as leave (Capital's Day)
Public holidays in Moldova, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday 7 January | Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)) |
| Thursday 8 January | Christmas Day (Orthodox) (Craciun pe stil Vechi (Orthodox Christmas)) |
| Monday 23 February | Day of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women's Day |
| Sunday 12 April | Easter Sunday (Orthodox Easter) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Moldova) |
| Saturday 9 May | Victory and Commemoration Day |
| Friday 22 May | Bălţi Day |
| Thursday 27 August | Independence Day (Moldova) (Independence Day) |
| Monday 31 August | Memorial Day |
| Thursday 3 September | Day of the Moldovan National Army |
| Wednesday 14 October | Capital's Day |
| Saturday 21 November | South Capital's Day Cahul |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Moldova in 2026?
Moldova has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Moldova in 2026?
Christmas Day (Orthodox): taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 7 January to 11 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Moldova have in 2026?
Moldova has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday.