EU Public Holidays - 1

Austria

Known for its rich cultural history and beautiful landscapes, Austria joined the EU on 1st January 1995

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Labour Day: May 1

• Ascension Day: May 9

• Whit Monday: May 20

• Corpus Christi: May 30

• Assumption Day: August 15

• National Day: October 26

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Immaculate Conception: December 8

• Christmas Day: December 25

• St. Stephen’s Day: December 26

Belgium

One of the founding members of the EU, Belgium is known for its diverse cultures and being the headquarters of the EU. 

• • New Year’s Day: January 1

  • Easter Monday: April 1

  • Labour Day: May 1

  • Ascension Day: May 9

  • Whit Monday: May 20

  • Belgian National Day: July 21

  • Assumption Day: August 15

  • All Saints’ Day: November 1

  • Armistice Day: November 11

  • Christmas Day: December 25

Bulgaria

Known for its rich heritage and natural beauty, Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007.

• • New Year’s Day: January 1

  • Liberation Day: March 3

  • Labour Day: May 1

  • St. George’s Day: May 6

  • Culture and Literacy Day: May 24

  • Unification Day: September 6

  • Independence Day: September 22

  • Christmas Day: December 25

Croatia

The newest member of the EU, Croatia is known for its stunning coastline and historic cities 

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Labour Day: May 1

• Corpus Christi: May 30

• Anti-Fascist Struggle Day: June 22

• Victory Day: August 5

• Assumption Day: August 15

• Independence Day: October 8

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Christmas Day: December 25

Cyprus

An island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus joined the EU in 2004. 

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Green Monday: March 18

• Greek Independence Day: March 25

• Cyprus National Day: April 1

• Labour Day: May 1

• Orthodox Good Friday: May 3

• Orthodox Easter Monday: May 6

• Ascension Day: May 9

• Whit Sunday: May 19

• Cyprus Independence Day: October 1

• Ochi Day: October 28

• Christmas Day: December 25

Czech Republic

Known for its rich history and beautiful architecture, the Czech Republic joined the EU in 2004.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Good Friday: March 29

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Labour Day: May 1

• Victory in Europe Day: May 8

• Saints Cyril and Methodius Day: July 5

• Jan Hus Day: July 6

• St. Wenceslas Day: September 28

• Independent Czechoslovak State Day: October 28

• Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day: November 17

• Christmas Day: December 25

• St. Stephen’s Day: December 26

Denmark

Known for its high standard of living and strong welfare state, Denmark joined the EU in 1973.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Maundy Thursday: March 28

• Good Friday: March 29

• Easter Sunday: March 31

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Ascension Day: May 9

• Whit Sunday: May 19

• Whit Monday: May 20

• Constitution Day: June 5

• Christmas Day: December 25

• Boxing Day: December 26