Central North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Central North Macedonia?

Central North Macedonia observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Greece nationally, since Central North Macedonia doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Central North Macedonia, Greece

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Central North Macedonia, Greece? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Central North Macedonia.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Central North Macedonia observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Central North Macedonia, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Independence Day (25th of March) on March 25) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Central North Macedonia, Greece

This is Greece's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Greece's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Central North Macedonia and the rest of Greece, not a separate Central North Macedonia-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Central North Macedonia

These are Greece's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Greece's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Greece, including Central North Macedonia. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Day (25th of March)	March 25	National Public Holiday	Full National Closure	www.primeminister.gr
Ohi Day (28th of October)	October 28	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.primeminister.gr

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Central North Macedonia

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day (25th of March)	Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Central North Macedonia

Public holiday schedules in Central North Macedonia combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Central North Macedonia observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Central North Macedonia doesn't simply disappear — Greece's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Central North Macedonia's capital, Thessaloniki observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Central North Macedonia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Central North Macedonia Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Central North Macedonia?

Yes, they do. Central North Macedonia follows Greece's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Central North Macedonia?

Central North Macedonia observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Greece nationally, since Central North Macedonia doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Central North Macedonia?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Central North Macedonia a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Central North Macedonia differ from the rest of Greece?

No — public holidays in Greece are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Central North Macedonia observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Central North Macedonia-specific reference, not because Central North Macedonia has its own separate holiday list.

Does Thessaloniki, Central North Macedonia's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Thessaloniki observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Central North Macedonia and Greece. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Central North Macedonia's public holiday dates?

Central North Macedonia's public holidays are mandated by Greece's national statutory framework, published via www.primeminister.gr — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.