Holiday Guide for Slovakia in 2023

Slovakia 2023
Slovakia
2023

Slovakia information

Population: 5.46m
Capital: Bratislava
Calling Code: (421)
Time Zone: +1 UTC
Currency: Euro
Language: Slovak

List of National Holidays in Slovakia in 2023

Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic


Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

Slovakia: Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993

Three Kings' Day

 Long Weekend! 
Three Kings' Day

Slovakia: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Slovakia: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Easter Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Easter Monday

Slovakia: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

Labour Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day

Slovakia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Day of victory over fascism

 Long Weekend! 
Day of victory over fascism

Slovakia: The end of World War II in Europe; initially celebrated one day later

St Cyril and Methodius Day


St Cyril and Methodius Day

Slovakia: Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia

Slovak National Uprising Day


Slovak National Uprising Day

Slovakia: Commemorates August 29th 1944, which was the start of an uprising against the pro-Nazi government of the time

Constitution Day

 Long Weekend! 
Constitution Day

Slovakia: The constitution of independent Slovakia was adopted in Bratislava in 1992

Day of Our Lady of Sorrows

 Long Weekend! 
Day of Our Lady of Sorrows

Slovakia: In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII declared Our Lady of Sorrows to be respected by the Church and its members as a Patron of Slovakia and later in 1966 was declared by Pope Paul VI as the main Patron.

All Saints' Day


All Saints' Day

Slovakia: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs

Day of Freedom and Democracy

 Long Weekend! 
Day of Freedom and Democracy

Slovakia: Commemorating the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and especially the demonstration in 1989 in Prague considered to mark the beginning of the Velvet Revolution

Christmas Eve


Christmas Eve

Slovakia: Christmas Eve is a beloved Slovak holiday, a day for the exchange of presents and when families can spend quality time together. They enjoy a supper that consists of soup, mostly prepared from a cabbage, and fish with potato salad as the main course.

Christmas Day

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day

Slovakia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

St. Stephen's Day


St. Stephen's Day

Slovakia: December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.

Notes

  • Holidays are observed on their calendar date. If the date of a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the holiday will not be moved to a weekday.