Public holiday in Serbia
New Year's Holiday in Serbia
Friday, January 2, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year's Holiday in Serbia is a nationwide public holiday observed on 2 January. It follows New Year's Day and gives the country an additional day of rest at the start of the year.
About New Year's Holiday in Serbia
In Serbia, New Year's Holiday is the second day of the New Year break and is observed nationwide as a public holiday. It extends the year-end holiday period beyond 1 January, so many people treat it as part of the same family and travel break. The day is mainly a practical continuation of New Year observance rather than a separate civic or religious occasion.
History
Serbia recognizes 2 January as a public holiday as part of the New Year period. Its place in the calendar reflects the modern holiday schedule used in the country rather than a commemorative historical event.
Traditions
The holiday is usually associated with family time, visiting relatives and finishing the New Year meals and gatherings that begin the previous day. In many homes, the first days of January are also tied to exchanging greetings and small gifts.
How New Year's Holiday is celebrated in Serbia
Many businesses, offices and public institutions operate on reduced schedules or remain closed, depending on their own arrangements and the holiday calendar. People commonly use the day for visiting, resting after New Year’s Eve and continuing private celebrations.
Interesting facts
The date is fixed on 2 January rather than moving to the nearest weekday. It is a nationwide public holiday in Serbia, not a regional observance.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.