Public holiday in Slovakia
Slovak National Uprising Day in Slovakia
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Slovak National Uprising Day is a nationwide public holiday in Slovakia that commemorates the 1944 Slovak National Uprising against the wartime regime. It is observed on 29 August.
About Slovak National Uprising Day in Slovakia
The holiday marks one of the central moments of modern Slovak wartime history: the Slovak National Uprising, an armed resistance movement against the collaborationist Slovak State during World War II. In present-day Slovakia, the day serves as a national remembrance of resistance, anti-fascism and the people who took part in or were affected by the uprising. Because it is a nationwide public holiday, it is part of the country’s official civic calendar rather than a regional observance.
History
The Slovak National Uprising began in 1944 and was centered on organized resistance against German occupation and the wartime Slovak regime. It remains one of the key events commemorated in Slovak public memory, and the holiday was established to honor that uprising and its participants.
Traditions
The day is commonly associated with official commemorations and wreath-laying at memorials dedicated to the uprising and its victims. In Slovakia, it is also a day for remembering wartime resistance more broadly, with public attention focused on remembrance rather than festivity.
How Slovak National Uprising Day is celebrated in Slovakia
Contemporary observance is usually formal and commemorative. Public ceremonies, memorial gatherings and speeches may take place, especially at sites connected with the uprising and at war memorials. For many people, the day is observed quietly as a national remembrance occasion rather than through private celebration.
Interesting facts
The holiday is fixed to 29 August, the date of the uprising’s outbreak. It is one of Slovakia’s nationwide public holidays dedicated to a historical event rather than a religious observance.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 Aug 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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