Public holiday in North Macedonia
Revolution Day in North Macedonia
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Revolution Day is a nationwide public holiday in North Macedonia on 11 October. It marks the country’s anti-fascist uprising during World War II.
About Revolution Day in North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, Revolution Day is observed across the country as a public holiday. It is a day of national remembrance focused on the anti-fascist uprising associated with 11 October, and it sits among the country’s state holidays that commemorate key moments in modern Macedonian history. The day has official significance rather than a religious one, and it is relevant to residents because it is a nationwide non-working public holiday.
History
The holiday commemorates the uprising that began on 11 October 1941 in Prilep and Kumanovo, when resistance groups attacked Bulgarian occupation targets during World War II. In North Macedonia, this date is remembered as the start of the organized anti-fascist resistance that later became part of the country’s modern historical narrative.
Traditions
The main symbolic custom is laying flowers or wreaths at memorials and monuments connected with the anti-fascist struggle. Public speeches and commemorative ceremonies may also take place in official settings, especially in cities and towns associated with the wartime resistance.
How Revolution Day is celebrated in North Macedonia
Revolution Day is generally marked by official commemorations rather than large public festivities. State representatives, veterans’ groups and local institutions may attend memorial events, while many people use the day as a day off from work and school when their workplaces or institutions follow the public-holiday schedule.
Interesting facts
The holiday is also closely associated with Prilep and Kumanovo, the two cities linked to the 1941 uprising it commemorates. Its fixed date makes it one of the annual civic remembrance days in the North Macedonian calendar.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.