Public holidays help us enjoy more time to relax, spend with family, and dedicate ourselves to personal passions.

It's important to check at the beginning of the year to see what public holidays will be in 2025 and how many working days there will be in total.

That's why we've prepared the calendar of legal public holidays for this year, so you can plan your vacation and mini getaways, especially when holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays.

In 2025, employees in the Republic of Moldova will have 13 legal public holidays. Out of these, 9 holidays fall on weekdays and 4 on the weekend.

According to the legislation, the legal holidays in Moldova for 2025 when employees do not work are as follows:

January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year's Day

January 7 and 8 (Tuesday and Wednesday) – Old Style Christmas

March 8 (Saturday) – International Women's Day

April 20 and 21 (Sunday and Monday) – Easter

April 28 (Monday) – Easter of the Dead

May 1 (Thursday) – Labor Day

May 9 (Friday) – Victory Day

June 1 (Sunday) – Children's Day

August 27 (Wednesday) – Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova

August 31 (Sunday) – Romanian Language Day

December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas

In addition to the days off provided for in the Labor Code, the holiday calendar also includes hram days, which become non-working for employees in the respective localities. Thus, Chișinău marks its Hram on October 14, Cahul on November 21, Bălți on May 22, and Comrat on August 20.

Employees who work on non-working holiday days receive double pay, regardless of their method of remuneration (hourly, daily, or monthly salary). However, in certain situations, the employer may offer a compensatory day off without additional pay.

Employees under 18, pregnant women, people with severe disabilities, and parents with small or disabled children cannot be forced to work on holidays without their written consent. Moreover, employees who are on leave or have their employment contract suspended on the holiday are not obliged to make up those days.

7 sfaturi pentru a gestiona eficient zilele libere legale Republica Moldova 2025

1. Planning your vacation in advance is essential to make the most of zile libere legale Republica Moldova and to enjoy relaxing mini-vacations. If you carefully follow the sărbători legale Moldova 2025 calendar, you can organize your activities so that you have enough moments of rest and recreation.

2. Especially, zile libere legale Moldova 2025 that fall around the weekend give you the perfect opportunity to spend precious time with your loved ones or go on a trip. Before setting your vacation schedule, consult all the information about libere legale 2025 so that you can combine non-working days with your annual leave.

3. Don’t forget that, besides official holidays, there are also certain local hram days, which can become just as important as the other zile libere legale throughout the year.

4. You can capitalize on what is offered by zilele libere legale Republica Moldova, gathering information that will help you when you return to work.

5. Respecting all professional obligations and knowing your rights related to sărbători legale Moldova 2025 will help you maintain a balance between your personal and professional life.

6. Finally, each liberă legală 2025 can mean one more step toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle, bringing you long-term well-being.

7. Do not hesitate to check any last-minute legislative changes regarding sărbătorile legale Moldova 2025, so that you are always up to date with your rights and benefits regarding zile libere legale Republica Moldova.

In conclusion, these days, along with vacation time, help you recharge. In today's fast-paced life, these breaks are essential for maintaining high productivity and long-term satisfaction. So, don't forget to organize your free time in 2025 to take advantage of every opportunity to reconnect.