Public holiday in Romania
Feast of the Theophany in Romania
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Feast of the Theophany is a nationwide public holiday in Romania on 6 January. It marks the baptism of Jesus in the Orthodox Christian calendar and is observed just after the New Year period.
About Feast of the Theophany in Romania
In Romania, Theophany is one of the fixed January holidays that comes at the close of the winter holiday season. Because it falls immediately after the New Year celebrations, it often serves as a bridge between the festive period and the return to normal routines. Its meaning is primarily religious, but its nationwide holiday status also makes it a familiar date in the Romanian calendar.
History
Theophany has long been observed in the Romanian Orthodox tradition as the feast of the baptism of Jesus. Its place in the modern Romanian calendar reflects the continuing influence of Orthodox Christianity in public life and holiday observance.
Traditions
Romanian Orthodox observance of Theophany is centered on the blessing of water and the use of holy water in homes and churches. In many places, clergy bless water for the faithful to take away and keep for religious use.
How Feast of the Theophany is celebrated in Romania
Church services are the main form of observance. Many Orthodox believers attend liturgy, receive the blessing of water and take part in prayers connected with the feast.
Interesting facts
The holiday falls during the same week as other early-January observances in Romania, making it part of a compact cluster of winter celebrations.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.