Transnistria Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Transnistria?

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

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Transnistria?

Transnistria observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Moldova nationally, since Transnistria doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Transnistria, Moldova

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

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Transnistria align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Transnistria, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Ziua Independenței (Independence Day) on August 27) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Transnistria, Moldova

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

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

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Ziua Independenței (Independence Day)	August 27	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.md

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Transnistria

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

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Ziua Independenței (Independence Day)	Thu, Aug 27, 2026	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Transnistria

Transnistria follows Moldova'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 Transnistria doesn't simply disappear — Moldova's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Transnistria's capital, Tiraspol observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Transnistria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Transnistria Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Transnistria?

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Transnistria?

Transnistria observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Moldova nationally, since Transnistria 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 Transnistria?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Transnistria.

Do public holidays in Transnistria differ from the rest of Moldova?

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

Does Tiraspol, Transnistria's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Tiraspol observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Transnistria and Moldova. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Transnistria's public holiday dates?

Transnistria's public holidays are mandated by Moldova's national statutory framework, published via www.gov.md — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.