Public holiday in Serbia
New Year's Day in Serbia
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday in Serbia on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and is observed alongside the following day, which is also a public holiday.
About New Year's Day in Serbia
In Serbia, New Year’s Day is a nationwide public holiday and part of the year-end holiday period. It is relevant both as the first day of the calendar year and because it falls next to another public holiday on 2 January, extending the break for many people. The day is primarily associated with family time, resting, and private celebrations rather than formal public observance.
History
The present New Year holiday in Serbia follows the modern Gregorian calendar used for civil life. In contemporary Serbia it is established as a public holiday on 1 January, with 2 January also treated as a holiday.
Traditions
Common customs include attending private gatherings, sharing meals, and toasting the new year at midnight. Many households and friends exchange good wishes and celebrate with fireworks or other festive noise, especially in the hours around midnight.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Serbia
The day is usually spent quietly after the main midnight celebrations of New Year’s Eve. In practice, it is often a low-key family day, with people resting, visiting relatives, or continuing informal gatherings from the previous night.
Interesting facts
Serbia also observes New Year according to the Julian calendar in January, so the calendar year is marked by more than one New Year celebration in the country.
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.