Public holiday in Moldova
New Year's Day in Moldova
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Moldova on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and sits at the center of the country’s New Year period.
About New Year's Day in Moldova
In Moldova, New Year’s Day is the public holiday that opens the year and follows the main New Year’s Eve celebrations. Because it falls at the beginning of January, it is often part of a short holiday period in which families focus on private gatherings and time at home rather than public events. The day is observed across the country.
Traditions
Moldovan New Year celebrations are usually centered on family meals and visits, with tables set for shared food and drinks. Festive customs around the turn of the year commonly include decorated trees, gifts, and greetings exchanged at home.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Moldova
The day is generally quiet compared with the night before. Many people spend it recovering from New Year’s Eve, meeting relatives, or continuing small family gatherings, while public activity is limited.
Interesting facts
In Moldova, the New Year period is followed by another public holiday on 7 January, Orthodox Christmas, so early January often includes more than one day of nationwide observance.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.