EU Public Holidays - 4

Portugal

Known for its rich maritime history and beautiful coastline, Portugal joined the EU in 1986.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Good Friday: March 29

• Easter Sunday: March 31

• Liberation Day: April 25

• Labour Day: May 1

• Corpus Christi: May 30

• National Day: June 10

• Assumption Day: August 15

• Republic Day: October 5

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Independence Restoration Day: December 1

• Immaculate Conception: December 8

• Christmas Day: December 25

Romania

Known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes, Romania joined the EU in 2007.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• New Year Holiday: January 2

• Epiphany: January 6

• Synaxis of St. John the Baptist: January 7

• Union of the Romanian Principalities: January 24

• Labour Day: May 1

• Orthodox Good Friday: May 3

• Orthodox Easter Sunday: May 5

• Orthodox Easter Monday: May 6

Slovakia

Known for its stunning nature and rich history, Slovakia joined the EU in 2004.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Good Friday: March 29

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Labour Day: May 1

• Liberation Day: May 8

• St Cyril and St Methodius Day: July 5

• Slovak Uprising Day: August 29

• Constitution Day: September 1

• Lady of Sorrows’ Day: September 15

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Christmas Day: December 25

• 2nd Day of Christmas: December 26

Slovenia

Known for its diverse landscapes and rich culture, Slovenia joined the EU in 2004.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Prešeren Day: February 8

• Easter Sunday: March 31

• Easter Monday: April 1

• Resistance Day: April 27

• May Day: May 1

• Whit Sunday: May 19

• National Day: June 25

• Assumption Day: August 15

• Reformation Day: October 31

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Christmas Day: December 25

• Independence and Unity Day: December 26

Spain

Known for its diverse cultures and traditions, Spain joined the EU in 1986.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Good Friday: March 29

• Labour Day: May 1

• Assumption of Mary: August 15

• Fiesta Nacional de España: October 12

• All Saints’ Day: November 1

• Constitution Day: December 6

• Christmas Day: December 25

Sweden

Known for its high standard of living and innovative technologies, Sweden joined the EU in 1995.

• New Year’s Day: January 1

• Epiphany: January 6

• Good Friday: March 29

• Easter Sunday: March 31

• Easter Monday: April 1

• May Day: May 1

• Ascension Day: May 9

• Whit Sunday: May 19

• National Day: June 6

• Midsummer Day: June 22

• All Saints’ Day: November 2

• Christmas Day: December 25

• 2nd Day of Christmas: December 26