Public holiday in Romania
Second day of Christmas in Romania
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
In Romania, the Second day of Christmas is a nationwide public holiday on 26 December. It extends the Christmas break into the day after Christmas Day and is part of the winter holiday period.
About Second day of Christmas in Romania
The holiday is observed across Romania and gives many people a second day away from work after Christmas Day. In practice, it sits within the broader Orthodox Christmas period and is one of the main calendar breaks at the end of the year.
Traditions
Romanian Christmas observance centers on family time, shared meals and visits with relatives, and those customs commonly continue into the second day. In many households, food prepared for Christmas is still served, and the day is used for unhurried gatherings rather than formal events.
How Second day of Christmas is celebrated in Romania
The day is generally quiet and domestic. People often spend it with family, continue meals from the previous day and use the public holiday for rest or travel within the holiday period.
Interesting facts
In Romania, 26 December is also Saint Stephen’s Day in the Orthodox calendar. Because it follows Christmas Day, it is commonly treated as part of the same holiday break rather than as a separate seasonal event.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.