Saints Cyril and Methodius Day in Slovakia

Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, celebrated on July 5, honors the brothers who brought Christianity to the Slavic people. Their creation of the Glagolitic alphabet and missionary work played a key role in shaping Slavic culture and language. They are considered national patrons in the Czech Republic.

Also celebrated in:

• Czechia

Holiday Patterns in Slovakia

• This country has 11 public holidays each year.
• 3 holidays are movable (date changes each year).
• 0 holiday(s) fall on Sundays.
• 7 holiday(s) are unique to this country.
• The longest stretch without a holiday is 102 days.
• Most holidays fall in: December.