West North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in West North Macedonia?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in West North Macedonia mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in West North Macedonia, Greece

Planning business schedules or travel in West North Macedonia, Greece? Here is the complete public holiday reference for West North Macedonia, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across West North Macedonia observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In West 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 — West 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 West North Macedonia and the rest of Greece, not a separate West North Macedonia-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in West 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 West 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 West 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 West North Macedonia

West North Macedonia follows Greece's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions — West North Macedonia Public Holidays

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

Yes — official statutory public holidays in West North Macedonia mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

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

West North Macedonia observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Greece nationally, since West 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 West 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 West North Macedonia a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in West 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 West North Macedonia observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient West North Macedonia-specific reference, not because West North Macedonia has its own separate holiday list.

Does Kozani, West North Macedonia's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

West 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.