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Public Holidays
The following days are official public holidays in Slovakia:
| January 1st | Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic |
| January 6th | Epiphany |
| March/April | Good Friday, Easter Monday, set according to the Christian Calendar, check the specific dates of the respective year after arrival |
| May 1st | Labour Day |
| May 8th | Day of Victory over Fascism – End of World War II in Europe |
| July 5th | St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day |
| August 29th | Slovak National Uprising Anniversary |
| September 1st | Day of the Constitution of the Slovak Republic |
| September 15th | Day of the Virgin Mary of the Seven Sorrows |
| November 1st | All Saints’ Day |
| November 17th | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| December 24th | Christmas Eve |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| December 26th | St. Stephen’s Day |
People usually do not work on these days; banks, post offices, shops, healthcare providers’ outpatient rooms are closed; public transport offers a reduced service (esp. buses and trains). Some restaurants or cafés might be open though.
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