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Public holidays · Europe · 2025

Flag of MontenegroMontenegro Holidays 2025: Public Holidays in Montenegro

Montenegro has 8 national public holidays in 2025. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #204
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
2
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Montenegro public holidays 2025 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Nova godina Public holiday
New Year's Day Nova godina Public holiday
Labour Day Praznik rada Public holiday
Labour Day Praznik rada Public holiday
Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti Public holiday
Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti Public holiday
Weekend Statehood Day Dan državnosti Public holiday
Statehood Day Dan državnosti Public holiday
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (12)
Orthodox Christmas EveOptional day off
Christmas Day (Orthodox)Optional day off
Christmas Day (Orthodox)Optional day off
Good FridayOptional day off
Good FridayOptional day off
Easter SundayOptional day off
Easter MondayOptional day off
Easter MondayOptional day off
Catholic All Saints' DayOptional day off
Catholic Christmas EveOptional day off
Catholic Christmas DayOptional day off
Catholic St. Stephen's DayOptional day off

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Montenegro holiday calendar 2025

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 2

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February

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March

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April

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May 4

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June

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July 2

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Long weekends in Montenegro 2025

2 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

5days

Wed 1 Jan – Sun 5 Jan

Take off Fri 3 Jan

4days

Thu 1 May – Sun 4 May

No leave needed

5days

Wed 21 May – Sun 25 May

Take off Fri 23 May

3days

Sat 12 Jul – Mon 14 Jul

No leave needed

Montenegro vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2025

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Planning a trip to Montenegro?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Montenegro

How many public holidays does Montenegro have in 2025?

8 national public holidays. That ranks Montenegro #204 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2025.

How many long weekends are there in Montenegro in 2025?

2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 3 Jan) for 5 days in a row from 1 January.

Which Montenegro public holidays fall on a weekend in 2025?

Statehood Day (Sun 13 Jul). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Montenegro?

May, with 4 national holidays: Labour Day, Labour Day, Independence Day and Independence Day.