Public and Bank Holidays in Slovenia 2025
Slovenia, a picturesque country nestled in the heart of Europe, offers a delightful array of public holidays throughout the year. These holidays reflect Slovenia’s rich history, cultural traditions, and natural beauty, providing perfect opportunities to explore its charming cities and breathtaking landscapes.
Public Holidays in Slovenia 2025
- January 1st – New Year’s Day (Novo leto): Celebrate the beginning of the year with family and friends.
- February 8th – Prešeren Day (Prešernov dan): A cultural holiday honoring Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren.
- April 27th – Resistance Day (Dan upora proti okupatorju): Commemorating Slovenia’s resistance movement during World War II.
- May 1st – Labour Day (Praznik dela): A day for workers’ rights and festive gatherings.
- June 25th – Statehood Day (Dan državnosti): Celebrate the day Slovenia declared independence in 1991.
- August 15th – Assumption of Mary (Marijino vnebovzetje): A religious holiday marked by church services and family gatherings.
- October 31st – Reformation Day (Dan reformacije): Honoring the Reformation and its impact on Slovenian culture.
- November 1st – All Saints’ Day (Dan spomina na mrtve): A time to remember loved ones by visiting cemeteries and lighting candles.
- December 25th – Christmas Day (Božič): Celebrate with family, traditional meals, and festive joy.
- December 26th – Independence and Unity Day (Dan samostojnosti in enotnosti): Marking the 1990 referendum where Slovenians voted for independence.
From cultural pride to cherished traditions, Slovenia’s public holidays offer a unique glimpse into its heritage.
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